Procurement Advisor

Summary: Work with and support the Head of Procurement Operations to develop strategies, create and maintain strategic relationships

• Permanent Full-Time & flexible work arrangements
• Location: 321 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
• GRADE 7/8|Salary $113,574 plus super & company benefits listed below

About the Role

The Procurement Advisors works and supports the Head of Procurement Operations to develop strategies, create and maintain strategic relationships, to drive value for money procurement outcomes through the application of innovative and contemporary procurement techniques that support the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of a range of goods and services.

Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Duties

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Procurement Advisor you will:

• Validate stakeholder business needs, compile, and source market information and assess risk to inform procurement planning and category management
• Implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance, and negotiate contract variations by developing effective supplier relationships to enhance category outcomes
• Support in implementing category plans using category management processes to support business needs and category strategy
• Train internal and external stakeholders on best practices when using Procurement Central for end-to-end procurement activities. Maintain a training library on the topics.
• Participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money category outcomes

Skills & Experience

• Broad experience in a procurement role, including knowledge of contemporary procurement best practice.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to effectively manage a high volume workload and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed oral and written communication and negotiation skills, with strong customer service, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proven experience in working with ERP systems, with a particular focus on the procurement module.

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.   We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work. 

• For more information about icare visit our website
• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

If you are an employee of icare please apply via Hugo to submit your application. We want to support you with the next step in your career.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.