National Manager Contract and Supplier Analytics

Provide high-level support to the senior executives on tactical procurement initiatives, supporting implementation, undertaking co-ordination and quality assurance of the procurement function of Lifeblood.

Permanent full-time position with WFH flexibility

Based at our Melbourne Processing Centre

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

As the National Manager of Contract and Supplier Analytics, you will set the direction and priorities for the Contract Administration team, Spend Analytics team, and Buyer Transactional team, ensuring efficient and effective management of procurement systems and buying transactions. You will provide high level stakeholder service and advice, mentoring and coaching for best practice Procure to Pay and buying processes; and champion the delivery of continuous improvement of Lifeblood’s procurement activities and initiatives.

The role will have responsibility for the management of expiring contract reports, procurement spend and savings reports, performance dashboards and reports, and compliance reporting ensuring that these activities are aligned to achieve business outcomes. You’ll provide high-level advice and support to the Director of Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations and other senior executives on tactical procurement initiatives, supporting implementation, undertaking co-ordination and quality assurance of the procurement function of Lifeblood.

The role will drive improvements in procurement operational efficiencies and process automation and will supervise the administration and management of relevant enterprise systems that sit with the Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations team.

**Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for**:
Excellent facilitation, collaboration, negotiation and presentation skills, including the ability to engage with senior and executive management.

Demonstrated experience in leading a team, including planning and driving performance, managing processes, priorities and constraints.

Demonstrated, advanced capability to build & influence internal and external stakeholder relationships at various levels.

Advanced ability to analyse data (financial, written and verbal) and to draw appropriate, considered and well documented conclusions, to form recommendations for complex problems.

Knowledge of end-to-end P2P processes, contract management requirements and ‘buying’ better practice.

Demonstrated experience in dealing with tight timeframes in a fast paced environment.

Knowledge of procurement rules, contract management guidelines and best practice.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.

Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment.

This is a permanent full-time position reporting to the Director of Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations. It is a hybrid WFH/Office position based our of our Melbourne Processing Centre.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.