Job Description

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- Manage the suppliers' portfolio by developing a category strategy that meets regional and global business objectives
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- Actively source, assess, and qualify potential suppliers
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- Collate and optimise demand
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- Set up contractual agreements and analyse and report on Spend Management
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- Lead tendering processes through disciplined RFI/RFQ sourcing processes
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- Create RFQ packages, release them to market, review supplier responses, and provide recommendations
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- Identify risks and opportunities
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- Influence design and/or specifications to generate additional savings
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- Propose negotiation strategies and lead negotiations
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- Coordinate final decisions and execute procurement contracts
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- Support supply chain processes by managing supplier performance and key project stakeholders
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- Interact with suppliers and review and analyse supplier quotes and proposals
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- Assess timeframes and associated risks and optimise purchased items through consolidation
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Requirements

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- Technical/Engineering/Business degree and/or demonstrated experience in a relevant discipline
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- Ideally have 5+ years Procurement experience or Strategic Sourcing
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- Experience in Procurement, Contract Management or Commercial experience
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- Experience working in a complex Project environment
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- Experience working within a large organisation and dealing with all levels of management
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- Experience in negotiating and managing contract spends of up to $50M per annum
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- Ability to develop solid relationship with internal stakeholders and influence decisions
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- Recognised professional accreditation (CIPS, EIPM, RICS or equivalent)
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- Strong skill base in IT productivity tools such as Office and Excel
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- High levels of responsiveness and internal customer focus
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- Australian citizenship
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- Eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Defence security clearance
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- Compliance with applicable Australian Defence Trade Controls Act requirements
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, with a strong focus on contract management, supplier performance, and negotiation strategies. Proven ability to develop category strategies that align with business objectives while managing complex project environments.

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Highest-signal resume keywords

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- Procurement Experience
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- Strategic Sourcing
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- Contract Management
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- Negotiation Skills
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- Supplier Performance Management
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Hard Skills

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- Category Strategy Development
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- Spend Management Analysis
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- RFI/RFQ Sourcing Processes
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- Contract Negotiation
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- Risk Assessment
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- Supplier Qualification
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- Project Management
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- Cost Optimization
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Soft Skills

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- Relationship Building
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- Influencing Decisions
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- Customer Focus
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- Responsiveness
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Certifications & Qualifications

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- CIPS
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- EIPM
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- RICS
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Industry Keywords

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- Australian Defence Trade Controls Act
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- Defence Security Clearance
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- Commercial Experience
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- Large Organisation Experience
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Tools & Technologies

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- IT Productivity Tools
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- Microsoft Office
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- Excel
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📌 ISIT Category Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Victoria