Strategic Principal Procurement Advisor

5 months ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia PERSOLKELLY Full time

Reporting to the General Manager, Procurement, you will be responsible for the delivery of optimal strategic procurement and commercial outcomes, as well as provide procurement leadership and governance advice in accordance with organisational procurement policy. This role will also bring thought leadership to the role as to drive a continuous improvement philosophy and sustainable business environment for our client and its suppliers.

Other responsibilities include:

- Provision of strategic procurement plans (inclusive of Category plans) whilst maintaining governance and consistency with State Procurement Policies.
- Establish and manage early engagement of procurement and planning, risk assessment and strategy development for respective Business Unit third-party spend.
- Co-create and execute the development and implementation of procurement plans to support the respective Business Unit third-party spend.
- Develop best practice sourcing strategies, category plans and procurement Initiatives focused on optimal outcomes for the business unit
- Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on category objectives while encouraging opportunity and innovation.

You will bring:
We are seeking an experienced professional with demonstrated extensive experience in delivery of high-quality sourcing strategies and variable models including global sourcing initiatives, expert knowledge of category management and associated strategic procurement disciplines and expert knowledge of various legislation impacting on procurement including Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP), Sale of Goods, Trade Practices, Chain of responsibility, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. You will also have a demonstrated ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, including strong skills in negotiation and advocacy.

In addition, you will have:

- Minimum 5 years operational experience in the development and implementation of category management plans for complex contractual arrangements.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in account management for suppliers delivering a range of services to customers in asset intensive industries.
- Broad experience in the use of contract precedents and different styles of contracts for the procurement of goods and services.
- High level of project management skills for cross-functional delivery
- Sound understanding and a good working knowledge of all applicable Government and Legal Regulations and Requirements.
- Flexible, adaptive, innovative and capable of multi-dimensional problem.

To be successful for this role, you will have unlimited work rights in Australia.

**Please feel free to call Kym for a confidential chat about this role on 0490 437 790.**

Job Reference number: 210212303

QLD Licence
- LHL-02514-D2P2F

**Who are we**

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.**

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