Procurement Specialist

Primary Location

Melbourne - 80 Collins Street
Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Specialist to join Service Stream at our Melbourne Office.
About the Role

The role is responsible for coordinating procurement initiatives and supporting the Group Procurement Manager to deliver sourcing initiatives that have been identified through the strategic sourcing program that will deliver value to the Group in cost savings, supply chain rationalisation and risk mitigation.

A key contributor to a growing procurement team focussed on delivering an efficient and effective framework that aligns with the Group’s strategic and operational objectives to deliver optimal commercial outcomes from its procurement activities.

A key focus is on delivering optimal value and mitigating risk through sourcing activities RFP/RFQ (RFx), evaluate supplier quality, price, capability and optimal contract terms for the business in a timely manner.

Key components of the role are providing cost and market analyses to gain supplier insights, and stakeholder engagements to develop quality relationship and collaboration to understand key drivers and deliver value to the business.)(limit to 1 short paragraph)

Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end supplier / subcontractor RFx activities
- Develop RFx packs through existing and/or new templates
- Identify sourcing opportunities and recommend strategies to the business to engage the market
- Conduct supplier/subcontactor benchmarking, spend and market analyses to provide valuable insights
- Review/analyse returned RFx packs, negotiate with Subcontractors/Suppliers and make recommendations
- Maintain consistency and integrity in supplier selection
- Obtain commercial value and mitigate risks in the negotiation of contracts
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders
- Deliver cost savings, in alignment with Business Unit objectives and Group Procurement's annual savings target
- Ensure that all commercial activities and arrangements are conducted in compliance with legal requirements, appropriate ethical and governance standards, and Group policies and risk appetite
- Be involved in the continuous improvement of the Procurement function

About you
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in procurement
- Experience and understanding of the sourcing process (RFQ, RFP, RFx) is essential
- Analytical skills - Cost and spend analyses, excellent with excel, pivot tables, vlookups,etc
- Operate and contribute in a 'greenfield' environment where procurement processes, policies and opportunities are developing and constantly improving

About Us

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.
- Service Stream is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients, and communities._
- We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment._
- Service Stream encourages and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences._
- Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies._
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