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Strategic Sourcing Manager

RMIT UniversityMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

30+ days ago

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Locations : Melbourne

Time Type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 4 Days Ago

Time left to apply : End Date : January 13, 2025 (18 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID : JR35827

Overview :

Full-time, Fixed Term position - 2 Years
Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will report directly to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager and is responsible for sourcing initiatives and delivering strategic and commercially effective solutions for RMIT across Property Services categories. The main activities include diagnosing, validating and maximising sourcing opportunities and executing end-to-end strategic sourcing events from analysis, RFT development, evaluation, selection and contract delivery.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is expected to take a highly collaborative and consultative approach, liaising with portfolios / colleges, category / vendor managers, legal and other relevant stakeholders. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will have an affinity to Corporate Services, ITS or Property Services, but may operate as part of a shared pool of Strategic Sourcing resources working across each of these categories as required based on the Procurement team’s prioritisation.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum :

Proven strategic sourcing experience (structured and fact-based) in a commercial, government or other large organisational settings

Demonstrated capability to successfully develop / execute sourcing strategies, tender processes, supplier evaluations and negotiation strategies to deliver significant value

Strong contract development experience

Advanced stakeholder management, influencing skills and written and verbal communication skills

Clear understanding of sustainable procurement principles and their application through techniques such as life cycle costing and assessment

Ability to work collaboratively with Category / Vendor Managers / Procurement Analysts to ensure that sourcing events align to and complement category strategies / plans

A high level of competency using Excel and Procurement Systems and sound analytical capabilities

Strong contract development experience and understanding of commercial implications of key legal clauses

Please Note : Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

Procurement is a specialized focused group. The role of Procurement is to review sourcing and procurement options across the university based on an expenditure on goods and services of ~$500M.

Key issues addressed are :

Identifying cost improvement initiatives across the university spend

Rationalising supplier base

Negotiating and establishing major RMIT group contracts based on combined purchasing power

Enabling the procurement process and policies through both systems and controls

Using and leveraging group contracts to provide savings

To Apply :

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘ Apply ’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact me at [email protected] .

Position Description - Strategic Sourcing Manager

Applications Close : 12 Jan 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https : / / www.rmit.edu.au / careers .

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

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