Strategic Procurement Leader

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $120,000 - $150,000
Procurement Manager Role Summary

As a Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in leading the end-to-end procurement process for our Technology spend category. You will be responsible for developing and executing portfolio and category management strategies to drive commercial outcomes across major spend categories.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead an innovative team of procurement managers and specialists who deliver Technology spend initiatives ensuring they leverage the best commercial outcomes across Transurban.
  • Responsibility for the end-to-end procurement process, related to the Technology spend category of Transurban.
  • Drive category management by developing and implementing portfolio and category management strategies and plans.
  • Provide effective leadership and management to the Technology procurement managers and specialists, empowering critical thinking, strategic capability, and overall confidence to support the Procurement strategy.
  • Development and execution of strategic portfolio and category strategies.
  • Negotiating commercial terms to deliver best value solutions.
  • Consolidate the supplier base through negotiating appropriate commercial supplier arrangements and/or strategic partnerships.
  • Assess supply chain visibility and assess and develop suppliers Sustainability capability.
  • Support the implementation and execution of formal supplier performance reviews.
  • Achieve defined cost savings and other value add initiatives.
  • Develop strong relationships with internal teams and senior leadership.
  • Exceed cost saving targets through the effective identification of opportunities, construction of a savings plan and the successful execution of strategic procurement initiatives.
  • Ensure that supplier spend visibility and strategic analysis is undertaken regularly across the Technology spend categories.
Requirements:
  • Vast Senior IT procurement experience, ideally in Infrastructure, Energy, Resource industry.
  • Bachelor's degree required (business or engineering background preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering strategic portfolio and category plans for Technology and proven proficiency across major spend categories.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating with top tier Technology suppliers.
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of category management, and proven proficiency managing major spend categories.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage the business, determine requirements and deliver a strategy.
  • Track record of contributing to evolution of supply chain processes, and/or continuous improvement of strategic sourcing and category management programs.
  • Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proven negotiation and contract management skills, including a strong understanding of business and legal terms and conditions.
  • A proven people leader and strong relationship builder who enjoys drawing upon and sharing knowledge across the team and broader business with a focus on achieving overall business goals.
Benefits and Opportunities:
  • Range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase additional leave each year.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
  • Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more.
  • Share offers and insurance benefits.
  • Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.
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