Manager, Strategic Procurement

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

$133,220 to $149,003
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Manager, Strategic Procurement to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division.

The Manager, Strategic Procurement will lead a team of procurement professionals responsible for providing specialist procurement services and advisory to a wide range of key stakeholders in the University. The position provides direction, leadership and continuous improvement across all procurement activities at QUT, promoting effective, efficient service delivery and value-added procurement planning, sourcing and contract management solutions.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About Finance Business Solutions**

Within the Chancellery, Finance Business Solutions (FBS) is responsible for a range of business functions to facilitate the ongoing financial and planning viability of the university in realising QUT’s strategic aims and objectives, whilst maintaining a customer centric approach when engaging with the university community, industry and government.

FBS values the contribution of our team and work closely with the QUT community to deliver on our values and behaviours:
Customer focussed, accountability, respect and empowerment.

**What you need to succeed**

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:
Selection Criteria
- Education, training, accreditation and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience in managing a end-to-end procurement function to a similar scope and scale as QUT’s requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in building, managing, improving and leading a procurement function including - developing annual procurement plans, achieving enterprise-wide commercial outcomes, reducing risk, embedding responsible procurement initiatives (including Modern Slavery, Indigenous and Social outcomes, and Sustainability), and embedding innovations.
- Demonstrated experience with end-to-end strategic procurement, sourcing and category management skills including the ability to develop and implement strategies and plans in a complex and evolving environment.
- Highly developed negotiation, engagement and influencing skills demonstrated across complex and diverse business areas and functions.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including demonstrated ability to manage collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders and confidently articulate complex advice in a succinct manner.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of skilled professionals in a complex and demanding environment, using coaching techniques to foster a culture of high performance.


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