Procurement Manager

**The IntoWork Australia Group are seeking an** experienced Procurement Manager to join the team in Melbourne or Brisbane.**

**About us**

IntoWork Australia has provided employment and training opportunities for individuals and communities across Australia for 40 years. IntoWork has expanded into a large, national Group of companies incorporating training, recruitment, community and corporate solutions to a diverse range of industries and stakeholders.

**About the role**

The Procurement function is responsible for assessing existing and future supplier's products and services and negotiating contracts. Providing guidance on all purchasing and procurement activities to ensure policy compliance and value for money, Procurement provides technical and advisory services, covering the full lifecycle of a commercial transaction from procurement planning through to contract execution and management.

The Procurement Manager will implement and refine the procurement policy and develop strategies with the aim of delivering value, innovation and cost savings.

This position will assess possible cost savings and efficiency improvements across the different group of companies, while implementing supplier relationship management to ensure the best commercial outcomes.

The Procurement Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders of all entities, proposing systems to ensure optimal supply arrangements are in place across all aspects of the business, including all supplier categories including technology, fuel, property and professional services.
The role can be based in either Northcote, Vic or Milton, Qld with hybrid working arrangements available. This is a Full Time permanent position.

**About you**:
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role including:

- Strong commercial and/or strategic procurement negotiations skill set
- Strong commercial acumen with commercial strategy and management, tendering and negotiation of major projects
- Stake holder engagement to negotiate, lead and influence commercial and procurement best practices and policies
- Demonstrated experience with commercial contractual terms, variations and requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment and autonomously as required
- Self-confidence and resilience

**_ Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. National Police Check & Working with Children's check are required and can be arranged for the successful applicant._**

**What's in it for you?**
- Hybrid working arrangements available
- National role with diverse, indirect categories
- All assets provided, including laptop & mobile phone
- Fantastic company culture
- Career growth opportunities across our national Group

**If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply' and attach your cover letter & current resume.