Senior Sourcing Manager

Senior Sourcing Manager, Ongoing opportunity based in Sydney, Parramatta or Gosford with hybrid working options available

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is looking for an enthusiastic
and team-orientated individual to provide high quality leadership to its DCS Procurement
Team. The successful applicant will support DCS Procurement by leading and
managing a team to deliver the procurement and sourcing process ensuring
compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, to achieve
best value for money and meet stakeholder expectation and business objectives.

 This role will provide a range of specialised strategic sourcing advice
and services to agencies within the Department, as well as the DCS Procurement
Team

 This position involves working in a fast-paced
environment with the opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive and
collaborative team. The right applicant will be a team player willing to hit the
ground running, who can work independently and be client focused.

 Benefits

•  Fantastic ongoing clerk grade 11/12 Opportunity
•  Salary range: $149,739 - $173,174+ super, commensurate with experience
•  Flexible working arrangements with two days in office at either Gosford, Parramatta or Sydney
•  State of the art office
•  Wellbeing programs and resources available
•  Excellent career development and learning development opportunities
•  Discounted Gym Memberships and Employee Assistance Programs

 About Us

 This is an exciting
opportunity to work in our DCS Procurement Team which services the DCS portfolio.
The team sits within the Finance Division of DCS, reporting to the Chief Financial
Officer for DCS.

 DCS Procurement has
three functions within the team: Business Partnering, Sourcing, and Centre of
Excellence. This role sits within the Sourcing team and reports directly to the
Chief Procurement Officer.

 Your responsibilities will include:

•  Lead and manage the team to deliver best value for money in procurement and sourcing activities adhering to Government processes, procedures, and priorities to meet stakeholder expectations and achieve organisational objectives
•  Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks consolidating opportunities for improvement and innovation to minimise negative impacts on sourcing objectives
•  Lead negotiations on high impact, complex supply arrangements and contract issues to deliver improved efficiencies, cost savings and high-quality procurement outcomes
•  Oversee and manage end to end contract management activities including uplifting teams' capability in delivering best practice customer service and stakeholder engagement to achieve the delivery of contractual obligation to agreed standards
•  Provide expert, strategic advice to key customers and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement to encourage innovative practices and support the delivery of business and policy directions
•  Lead the development of evidence-based procurement strategies, policies and processes to achieve quality and continuity of supply, procurement savings and improved business outcomes

 About you:

 You are genuinely passionate about
procurement with demonstrable experience delivering excellence in commercial
outcomes, sustainable procurement and brokering value for our customers and
communities of NSW. This role would suit an expert with experience in a complex
procurement environment and perhaps an industry with regulatory frameworks. You
will understand expectations set by the Chief Procurement Officer and be able to
operate at a high level of autonomy and hold yourself accountable for the
quality, integrity and value of service provided.

 Some of your attributes include:

•  Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior or executive level in the complex organisation delivering specialist and expert advice
•  A leader who will mentor and engage their team while maintaining a great employee experience
•  An analytical thinker who can think outside the box to solve complex problems
•  A flexible worker who can adjust their capabilities to suit a variety of stakeholders
•  The go to person for reading and interpreting legislation in simple terms
•  Thrives around people, working towards collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
•  A strong background in public policy, preferably in the regulatory space

 If you
want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in
challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you

 What we
need from you:

 To start
your journey towards becoming our Senior Sourcing Manager, please click on the
link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).

 In your
cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and
your relevant skills.

 A talent
pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and
temporary opportunities. 

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting
at $149,739 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Nicole Turner via

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Closing Date: 10am Monday 10th November

Careers at Department of Customer Service
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you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that
benefits people across NSW.  We are
focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and
regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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