Manager, Procurement

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia UniSuper Full time

**About US**

UniSuper is a place where brilliant thinkers and passionate people come together. As one of Australia's largest super funds, the work you'll do with us makes a meaningful difference today and tomorrow for our members, the planet and for you. We have a long history with the University sector, and today we're bringing future-minded Australians together with a clear plan and purpose: delivering great retirement outcomes for our members.

**The opportunity**

As our Procurement Manager, you'll lead a talented team responsible for driving commercial outcomes that create real value for our members. You'll develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business priorities, balancing cost optimisation, risk management, and supplier innovation.

**In this pivotal role, you'll**:

- Lead end-to-end procurement strategy across the organisation, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements
- Ensure adherence to procurement governance, risk management, and regulatory obligations
- Oversee procurement policies, systems, and tools to ensure efficiency and transparency
- Lead high-value sourcing events and strategic RFP processes
- Oversee significant contract negotiations and renewals
- Lead and mentor a team of 3-5 procurement professionals
- Build strong supplier relationships that drive value and innovationProvide insights on market trends and category-specific opportunities

This is your chance to broaden your leadership capabilities while deepening your procurement expertise in an organisation where your values-driven work directly contributes to better retirement outcomes for our members.

**About you**

You're a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Your approach to procurement balances efficiency, compliance, and relationship management. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring others to achieve their best.
- At least 5 years of experience in Procurement or Commercial roles in dynamic environments
- Experience with technology and professional service categories
- A degree or diploma in a commercially oriented discipline
- A track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and improving supplier performance
- Experience in contract negotiation and compliance management
- Proactive stakeholder engagement abilities
- A logical, results-oriented mindsetExperience in superannuation or financial services (advantageous but not essential)

**What US offer**

We take a long-term outlook and will invest in our employee's development and training with a personal development plan and yearly funding to support your career goals, as well as these amazing benefits:

- A personal development budget of $1500 to support employees in their professional growth
- Performance incentive program
- Mental, physical and financial well-being initiatives
- 3 days over Christmas and 3 days 'Community and Culture' leave allowing you to celebrate and contribute to things that are important to you outside of work
- Flexible superannuation - choose up to 17%20 weeks fully paid Parental Leave

We're passionate about knowledge and sharing it amongst our members and our employees so believe 60% in office is the best way to collaborate and build relationships with your colleagues whilst offering flexibility.

If you feel you have the experience and skills required for this role, please apply

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