Purchasing Manager
Job No.: 677426
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Finance Operations Services is the University's contact point for purchasing and payment needs, from advice and transactions to the delivery of goods. We provide services in Purchasing Services, Accounts Payable, Purchasing Support, Supplier Engagement, assist in managing grant and contract revenues as well as services in Corporate Receivables, Bank Reconciliation and Research Accounting Services. To learn more about us, please visit our website.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a professional Purchasing Manager to join our dynamic team Finance Operations Services and support the Director, (Finance Operations Services) in delivering high-level, professional services and effective achievement of the University’s priorities while leading the team. This will include strategic and operational activities such as the management of the Purchasing Services Team and the six Stores, planning and management of business improvements, analytics and performance reporting, onboarding of new vendors and maintaining and enhancing productive and collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for maintaining and leading an area of the highest Occupational, Health and Safety compliance as well as ensuring all Australian regulations and standards are adhered to.
This role will have a focus on delivering the University’s vision and goals for the function, including providing strategic advice to assist the University’s and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s leadership team in relevant decision making.
To be considered for this role, you would have proven experience in leading a team within a complex function, outstanding relationship management, excellent planning and organisational skills along with a strong understanding of the Purchasing to Payment life cycle. This will include a relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive experience at senior management level within a complex management environment or similar.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.
Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Enquiries: Mrs Dalida Abi-Chebli, Director - Finance Operations, +61 3 9903 1444
Position Description: Purchasing Manager
Applications Close: Sunday 8 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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