
Procurement Manager
7 days ago
518537
- Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227
- Property
- Fixed Term Full time
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**Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers**
At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.
Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.
As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member - from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.
**The Opportunity**
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for driving and delivering procurement best practice in line with G8’s business objectives and goals. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the role will focus on strategic sourcing activity across a range of indirect spend categories.
This is a management and enablement role, requiring significant interaction with internal business stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver high profile, complex procurement activities in a fast-paced environment.
The role is Full-Time on a 6month contract.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Leading on high value, high risk strategic sourcing initiatives from data analysis and insights, through to end-to-end tendering and contract execution
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across G8 to identify commercial risks, efficiency opportunities and provide expert technical procurement advice in order to maximise savings opportunities and minimise commercial exposure
- Develop full understanding of the cost base using spend analytics tools, including whole life/total cost of ownership, accurate baselining and benefits realisation
- Work closely with our in-house legal team to ensure contractual risks are mitigated and ensure G8 supplier agreements are robust, and fulfil the needs of the business
- Support the Head of Procurement to develop the procurement strategy and relevance governance measures to reduce risk and standardise procurement processes
- Leverage existing P2P technology to drive control and efficiency across the extensive network of early education centres
- Support with the creation, development and delivery of a business wide contract management framework to drive supplier performance and mitigate risk
- Proactively raise the profile of the Procurement Team through intensive engagement with the business supporting objectives and embeding best practice procurement at G8.
- Engage with key stakeholders to drive change and continuous improvement in the management of our key suppliers
**About You**
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
- Previous relevant experience of strategic sourcing and contract management across a range of categories
- Experience of analysing large data sets, drawing relevant insights and presenting to Executive level
- Experience of working autonomously in an agile, fast paced team
- Ability to manage benefits, forecasting and financial planning
- _Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement. _
**Benefits at G8**
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
- You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
- Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
- Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
- Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more
- Find out more here: _G8 Education
**Our Recruitment Process**
- G8_ Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. _
- Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process._
- We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status._
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