Head of Strategic Procurement

6 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeProcurement Full time $120,000 - $160,000
Job Description:

The City of Salisbury is one of South Australia's largest and most progressive Councils, serving a growing community of 143,000 residents in a region of ever increasing economic and social importance to the State's future. With significant focus on progressive community engagement and partnerships, the City has an exciting future focused on enhancing the economic, social and sustainability outcomes.

This key role reports to and works closely with the General Manager Business Excellence and is responsible for leading a team of contract and procurement professionals working to deliver value for money outcomes for the community. The key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Upholding the Council's values of being Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Helpful,
  • Provision of high level strategic procurement, market and contract advice across the organisation,
  • Leading the formulation of contemporary category and sourcing strategies,
  • Negotiating effective and commercially sound contracts and strategic supplier arrangements,
  • Providing strategic direction and organisational leadership for the Strategic Procurement Division,
  • Ensuring the Strategic Procurement Division presents with professionalism to benefit the organisation and community through enhanced stakeholder relationship management,
  • Supporting the delivery of the annual capital budget to maximise delivery of key outcomes,
  • Influencing and contributing to the procurement, design and implementation of a new ERP system.

Senior procurement or contract management professionals with demonstrated experience in developing and managing procurement services in a comparably large and complex environment are sought. A collaborative interpersonal style, superior communication and negotiation skills, strong business and commercial acumen, and a strategic and creative mindset along with sound project and change management skills will be essential. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

As one of the more significant roles of its kind in South Australia, this is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to achieve work life balance with flexible work arrangements and stability, while making a direct contribution to the community.

Key Requirements:

  • Strategic Procurement and Contract Management Experience
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Business Acumen and Commercial Awareness
  • Project and Change Management Skills
  • Tertiary Qualifications in a Relevant Discipline

Benefits:

  • Work Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Stability and Job Security
  • Opportunity to Make a Direct Contribution to the Community

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