Strategic Procurement and Contract Management Lead

6 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Davies Stewart Full time

About Davies Stewart:

Davies Stewart is a leading recruitment agency that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the principles of excellence, integrity, and innovation, the agency engages with their clients across various industries, providing expert advice and guidance on recruitment and talent management.

We are passionate leaders in the recruitment industry and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our clients.

About the Role:

Responsible for leading 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 our clients.

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 agency

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, support, and direction to the broader organisation in accordance with the agency's Leadership Capability Framework.
  • Work with areas of the business to identify cost drivers and strategies on 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 a variety of 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 to provide information for corporate decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop people in order to manage work and resources across a range of complex projects.
  • Networking skills to achieve effective relationships/and or 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 whilst 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.

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