Procurement Strategist

2 months ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occulus International Full time
Director of Procurement

Occulus International is seeking a seasoned Director of Procurement to spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive procurement strategy. This strategic role will play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation's procurement landscape, ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders to achieve best-in-class standards.

About the Role:

  • Align procurement activities with the corporate strategic plan, budget, and risk management framework to drive effective delivery of organisational goals.
  • Lead tendering and contract negotiations, ensuring all contracts comply with relevant legislation and are effectively managed and performing well.
  • Implement contract management processes to optimise relationships with approved contractors and deliver maximum value across the organisation.
  • Provide expert advice, insights, and reports on contract performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that require strategic actions.
  • Drive the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program to support key suppliers and maximise their contribution to organisational goals.
  • Establish and maintain governance frameworks to monitor procurement performance, ensuring compliance with policies, risk management, and the realisation of business opportunities.
  • Lead and develop the procurement team, setting clear objectives, roles, and responsibilities, and driving high performance through effective leadership and feedback.
  • Exchange market intelligence and benchmarking information to continually improve the effectiveness and quality of procurement activities.
  • Identify and proactively manage stakeholder relationships, representing the organisation in resolving complex or sensitive issues with contractors.
  • Ensure the organisation maintains a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to WHS policies, and providing necessary training and supervision to all team members.
  • Promote and implement project management principles in procurement activities to enhance efficiency, innovation, and strategic value delivery.

Requirements:

  • Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business management, or equivalent experience.
  • Membership in a professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or World Commerce & Contracting (WCC) is desirable.
  • Proven experience in leading Contract and Category Management teams.
  • Strong understanding of public sector governance, procurement, and contract processes.
  • Well-developed commercial skills, including business planning, target setting, and measurement, with a proven track record of delivering results.
  • In-depth knowledge of leading procurement principles and practices, including category management, strategic sourcing, contract administration, and managing complex RFT processes.
  • Advanced project management skills with a history of successful project execution.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex procurement challenges.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Microsoft Project is advantageous.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to build rapport and trust.
  • Passion for meeting and connecting with people to produce results.

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