Procurement Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Service Stream Full time

Primary Location

Melbourne - 80 Collins Street
Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Specialist / Business Partner to join Service Stream at our Melbourne Office.
About the Role

A key contributor to a growing procurement team focused on delivering an efficient and effective framework that aligns with the Group's strategic and operational objectives to deliver optimal commercial outcomes from its procurement activities.

A key focus is on delivering optimal value and mitigating risk through sourcing activities RFP/RFQ (RFx), evaluate supplier quality, price, capability and optimal contract terms for the business.

A key component of the role is business-partnering through proactive stakeholder engagement, develop quality relationship and collaboration to understand key drivers and deliver value to the business.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end supplier / subcontractor RFx activities for the Transport business unit
- Develop RFx packs through existing and/or new templates
- Prepare RFx packs in collaboration with Bid Teams
- Identify sourcing opportunities and recommend strategies to the business to engage the market
- Conduct supplier/subcontactor benchmarking, spend and market analyses to provide valuable insights
- Review/analyse returned RFx packs, negotiate with Subcontractors/Suppliers and make recommendations
- Maintain consistency and integrity in supplier selection
- Obtain commercial value and mitigate risks in the negotiation of contracts
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders
- Deliver cost savings, in alignment with Business Unit objectives and Group Procurement's annual savings target
- Ensure that all commercial activities and arrangements are conducted in compliance with legal requirements, appropriate ethical and governance standards, and Group policies and risk appetite
- Be involved in the continuous improvement of the Procurement function
- This is a newly created role responsible for business partnering with the Pre-contract Team and eventually for the Projects Delivery Team within the Transport business unit._
- The Transport business unit is one of three revenue units, and Group Procurement is part of Business Services, one of the key enabling units within Service Stream._
- The role will report to the Group Procurement Manager and assigned as a Business Partner to the Transport business to support the client tender bidding process by providing market and supply insights, cost estimation & benchmark analyses for the business._
- A key contributor to a growing procurement team focussed on delivering an efficient and effective framework that aligns with the Group’s strategic and operational objectives to deliver optimal commercial outcomes from its procurement activities._
- A key focus is on delivering optimal value and mitigating risk through sourcing activities RFP/RFQ (RFx), evaluate supplier quality, price, capability and optimal contract terms for the business._
- A key component of the role is business-partnering through proactive stakeholder engagement, develop quality relationship and collaboration to understand key drivers and deliver value to the business. )(limit to 1 short paragraph)_

About you
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in procurement
- Experience and understanding of the sourcing process (RFQ, RFP, RFx) is essential
- Experience in direct categories such as subcontractors, direct materials and/or experience in the civil engineering or transport infrastructure industries will be advantageous
- Analytical skills - Cost and spend analyses, excellent with excel, pivot tables, vlookups,etc

About Us

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.
- Service Stream is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients, and communities._
- We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment._
- Service Stream encourages and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences._
- Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies._
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