Procurement Manager

**The Opportunity**

It is a very exciting time at The Kids Research Institute Australia as we continue to evolve from what began in the 1980's as a vision to create a world-class child health research hub. We have recently changed our name from the Telethon Kids Institute, but we continue to achieve our vision of happy, healthy kids

Come and be a part of our values driven organisation as our Procurement Manager.

This exciting role will see you manage the provision of a wide range of procurement services to stakeholders across the organisation to assist our researchers to achieve their mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, we are looking for a collaborator and true business partner, who will help drive strategic procurement initiatives across the Institute. In leading the Procurement team, your focus will entail strategic planning, supplier management and coordination with all relevant stakeholders to support the institute's research activities, probity requirements and compliance obligations.

Some other key focus areas include:

- Undertaking complex analysis of the Institute's short, medium and long-term procurement requirements and consultation with internal customers and key suppliers to develop a strategic procurement plan that maps out procurement activities to deliver required supply solutions.
- Development of new procurement opportunities which deliver financial savings and other value adding benefits to the Institute in line with strategic objectives and financial return targets.
- Provision of best practice procurement, contract and supplier management tools and resources that assist staff to comply with policy and achieve value outcomes.
- Development and implementation of effective contract management / supplier relationship framework for supply contracts, research grant contracts and framework agreements.
- The provision of robust and compliant advice and support in relation to procurement contract reviews, negotiation and execution to ensure optimum outcomes are consistently achieved.

**About You**

We are looking for an experienced Procurement professional who thrives under pressure whilst handling competing priorities. The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following;
- Experience implementing effective supplier relationship management arrangements with key supply partners that deliver outstanding results.
- Ability to analyse and resolve problems, develop opportunities and implement innovate solutions/approaches.
- Extensive experience in strategic procurement, strategic sourcing and collaborative procurement using best practice procurement practices.
- Demonstrated experience of supervising and leading a high performing team.

***About Us**

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

**Some of our staff benefits include**:

- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware, and stationery.

**How to apply**

**Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above.**

**Contact Name**:Adam Maxwell

**Closing Date**:25/10/2024 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.