Procurement Specialist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia AFCA Full time

**Company Description**
As a financial ombudsman, we are a for-purpose organisation that provides a free service for individuals and small businesses. We listen to and work with our customers and their financial firms to find solutions to complaints which have gone unheard or unresolved. This is your opportunity to make a difference.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the provision of procurement, ensuring organizational compliance, and assisting with sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and vendor management. The Procurement Specialist will work under the guidance of the Senior Procurement Manager and will be responsible for supporting end-to-end procurement activity. This opportunity will suit someone at the start of their corporate services procurement career who is looking to make a real impact in a growing and purposeful organisation.

**Typically, in this role you will**:

- Support the procurement team in complex sourcing and selecting suppliers for goods and services, leading low
- medium complexity sourcing and participating in supplier evaluations and selection processes
- Support negotiations and resolution of complex and/or sensitive vendor issues, working with various stakeholders to enable AFCA to address risk while maximizing opportunities
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, including performing regular reviews of supplier contracts for the provision of goods and services to AFCA ensuring that they are sound, provide value for money and meet AFCA's immediate and medium-term needs
- Provide advice and support to staff undertaking non-complex procurement and contract management activities to ensure AFCA achieves the best possible organizational outcomes
- Partner with stakeholders to develop strategies to maximize opportunities, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify procurement requirements and develop sourcing strategies
- Conduct market research to stay current on industry trends and identify new opportunities for cost savings while monitoring supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement, and developing improvement plans
- Develop and implement strategies to build organizational capability in procurement, including managing organizational demand and influencing stakeholders
- Maintain and update contract and procurement records and ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations

**Qualifications** To be successful in this role, you will need**:

- Several years experience in a similar procurement and/or contract management role(s).
- Understanding and ability to describe basic procurement methods and strategies
- Demonstrated ability to interpret contracts.
- Experience (preferred) in developing procurement strategies, governance, reporting, and measurement
- Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering end-to-end procurements and a foundational understanding and familiarity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn
- Formal qualifications in purchasing, commerce/business and supply or logistics is desireable

**Additional Information**
- ** BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 **-credited for its culture, engagement and flexible working arrangements.
- ** Employer of Choice Public Sector and NFP **- Australian HR Awards 2023
- ** Accredited as a Family Friendly Workplace**:

- ** Hybrid working** from home and our state-of-the-art office and facilities designed for collaboration, and wellbeing. We work flexibly at AFCA and encourage you to talk to us about how this role can be flexible for you.
- ** Progressive and inclusive leave entitlements,** including flexible public holiday leave, women’s health leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, sorry business leave, early and advanced pregnancy loss leave, paid gender affirmation leave, extra personal leave and paid time off over Christmas. Plus, study leave to support your professional development.
- ** Not For Profit salary packaging benefits.**

**Life at AFCA**

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We live and breathe our cultural qualities, which shape how we behave and how we engage with our customers. At AFCA, you will truly feel the difference of working at an organisation which supports people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to thrive. Our consistently high employee engagement results reflect that AFCA is a truly great place to work and a place where people can contribute, belong and flourish

**To apply**

AFCA is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.

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