Manager, Procurement & Strategic Asset Management

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute – Parkville VIC

3d ago , from The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Join a leading research organisation where procurement and strategic asset management play a critical role in enabling innovation and growth.

About the Position

The Manager, Procurement and Strategic Asset Managementwill lead enterprise procurement planning, strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, commercial risk oversight, and procurement transformation initiatives, whileestablishingperformance frameworks that enhance value delivery,governanceand compliance.You will lead a team of four Procurement professionalsworking across acomplex, high-value procurement portfolioincludinggoods and services.

At the same time, you will be accountable for the Institute’s Asset Master Plan, leading asset lifecycle management, long-term renewal strategies, capital investmentplanningand asset optimisation across scientific, infrastructure and technology portfolios. Working closely with Executiveand Scientificleaders,Facilities Management,Safety,Operational Staff, ITS,Finance and keyProfessional Servicesstakeholders, you will translate asset priorities into sustainable capital investment programs, provide expert advice on funding and whole-of-life asset costs, and ensure procurement and investment decisions are underpinned by robust governance, transparent reporting and evidence-based decision making.

Who are you

You are a strategic leader withexpertisein procurement, commercialmanagementand asset stewardship.



You excel at delivering sound commercial outcomes, optimising organisational assets, andprovidingtrusted advice that supports informed decision-making and the successful achievement of strategic objectives

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

- Professional procurement or asset management certification.
- Extensive experience in strategic procurement, commercialmanagementand asset management.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement and contract portfolios.

Personal Qualities:

- Strategic and forward-thinking leader with the ability to translate organisationalobjectivesinto integrated procurement and asset management outcomes.
- Highly developed commercial acumen, with robust negotiation capability and a focus on delivering sustainable value and optimising organisational expenditure

Please refer to the position description for fullkey selection criteria.

Terms of Appointment

This positionisongoingin afull-timecapacity.SalaryPSE 9$141,910 to $153,610.Salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

Application Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is7 September 2026;however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and WEHI reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.

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📌 Manager, Procurement & Strategic Asset Management (Melbourne)
🏢 The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
📍 Melbourne