Job Description

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- Permanent prospect with career growth and development potential
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- Hybrid working and attractive NFP salary packaging benefits
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- End-to-end procurement and contract management in a purpose-led organisation
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- Based in Hawthorn
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About the Companyn
n We are exclusively partnering with a Not-for-Profit organisation operating in a regulated environment. The organisation is currently going through a period of procurement change and is seeking additional capability to support its procurement and contract's function.n
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The Rolen
nReporting to the Procurement & Contracts Manager, this role leads end-to-end procurement and contract management activities, delivering complex tenders, supporting commercial decision-making, and ensuring strong governance, probity and value-for-money outcomes.n
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Lead procurement planning activities and support procurement pipeline management
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- Deliver end-to-end RFx and tender processes, including market engagement, evaluations, moderation activities and supplier negotiations
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- Facilitate procurement governance, probity and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to delegations, policies and value-for-money principles
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- Draft, negotiate and manage contracts, contract variations and commercial risk assessments
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- Support contract performance monitoring, supplier management and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Prepare procurement documentation, approval papers and governance reporting
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- Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement and contract records
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- Partner with stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose procurement strategies and commercial solutions
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- Provide procurement guidance and coaching to build organisational capability
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n About Youn
n You will bring recent, practical procurement and contract management experience, and a proactive approach. n
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You will need to demonstrate:
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- Solid procurement and contract management experience with the ability to operate autonomously
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- Demonstrated experience managing complex tender processes, including evaluations, moderation workshops and supplier engagement activities
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- Sound understanding of procurement governance, probity, delegations, value-for-money principles and audit-ready recordkeeping
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- Strong contract drafting, negotiation and commercial risk assessment capability
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- The ability to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively when governance, commercial or contractual risks arise
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- Experience developing practical commercial solutions that balance funding obligations, governance requirements and operational needs
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills
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- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
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Experience within government-funded, healthcare or not-for-profit environments will be highly regarded but is not essential.n
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Why This Organisationn
n This role offers the opportunity to contribute to purpose-led work in a values-driven organisation during a period of change, with hybrid working arrangements and the possibility of permanent conversion.n
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How to Applyn
n Please click 'Apply' to submit your resume online or call Shani Latter on 0447 654 942 for a confidential discussion.n
n Please note: Australian working rights are required. Sponsorship is not available.

📌 Procurement & Contract Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Quinn Allan
📍 Melbourne