• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• 2 x Full-time and positions available - commencing from 24 February 2025
  • 1 continuing and 1 fixed term for 2 years
• HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Position overview

The Senior Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing is a responsible for leading procurement and sourcing efforts, stakeholder engagement, optimising supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives to drive value across the University.

As a Senior Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing you will:

• Lead sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation and contract award.
• Achieve demonstrated competitive, value add strategic sourcing outcomes, measured through financial cost savings, performance improvements, cost avoidance and sustained business benefit.
• Develop high quality, fit for business sourcing strategies services that are aligned with the university's objectives that achieve the maximum contribution from suppliers. Further supported by SLAs, cost, quality and innovation that support business needs.
• Ensure all procurement and sourcing activities comply with university policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards and identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, supplier contracts, and supply chain disruptions.
• Lead improvement activities and adopt new ideas to optimise procurement processes, policies and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement team and the broader university.                                                                 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing roles, with a strong focus on supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement processes, from identifying needs to supplier selection and contract award.
• Experience in leading and implementing procurement strategies that have resulted in cost savings and process efficiencies.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and procurement compliance obligations

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Williams (Director, Procurement Strategy and Enablement) on lisa.williams@deakin.edu.au   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Specialist, Procurement & Sourcing_HEW 9.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5 January 2025.

The university will be closed 23 December until 2 January 2025 and applications will be reviewed after this date.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.