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Procurement and Contract Management Lead

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About the City of Unley

The City of Unley is a dynamic and forward-thinking local council that delivers a range of valued services to its community. Located on the city fringe, just a short distance from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with its community through various initiatives, including environmental sustainability, community services, local business development, community events, arts, and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that our work makes a positive impact on our community.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of procurement and contract management as strategic and value-adding functions, enabling the delivery of organisational business objectives and optimising procurement and contract management outcomes for the City of Unley.

You will establish appropriate governance mechanisms at a functional level within the organisation to drive effective procurement practice across the organisation.

  • Full-time permanent position
  • Collaborative and positive culture
  • Opportunity to participate in leadership professional development
  • Contributing to exciting growth and ongoing development projects within the Council
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership, support, and direction to the broader organisation in accordance with the City of Unley's Leadership Capability Framework.
  • Work with areas of the business to identify cost drivers and strategies for reducing costs and optimising supply outcomes.
  • Interpret and apply statutory and common law obligations and ensure these are effectively embedded across all procurement contracts.
  • Consult widely through the organisation on the direction of business units and how the procurement and contract management functions can contribute.
  • Develop organisational guidelines and procedures for the development of Contract Management Plans, KPIs, performance reviews, governance structures, resources, benefits tracking, and reporting.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation of high-value and/or high-risk tenders.
  • Lead negotiations for high-value, significant projects.
  • Develop detailed spend models using data from various sources, providing insight into supply markets and internal demand analysis.
Skills & Experience:
  • Demonstration of strong technical procurement skills and ability to interpret and apply contract law principles.
  • Ability to collect, organise, and analyse data accurately and provide information for corporate decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop people to manage work and resources across a range of complex projects.
  • Networking skills to achieve effective relationships/partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles.
  • Highly developed analytical and lateral thinking skills and the ability to take the initiative, drive changes, and implement innovations.
  • Strong team player, with the ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence and sound judgment while collaborating and cooperating on decisions and initiatives.
About You:
  • Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience and proven achievement in procurement, finance/accounting, law, or related areas.
  • Experience developing and implementing significant organisational change programs within a medium-sized organisation.
  • Knowledge of modern procurement and contract management practices and trends, and project management principles.
Apply Now:

To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.

Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.