Procurement Operations Associate

Company Description Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance.
Profits back to members, not shareholders
Closing date:  COB 20th May 2024
Job Description Join an award-winning fund providerGreat opportunity to manage the end-to-end procurement processesMelbourne LocatedEstablished in 1988, Rest is one of Australia's largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.
We support nearly two million members, with around $75 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*.
We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they're more likely to get a better retirement outcome.
Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit.
To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.
The primary purpose of the role is to manage end-to-end procurement processes to support Rest Business Units in engaging the Procurement team with sourcing and contract management requirements.
You will be pivotal in managing the sourcing and the contract renewal pipeline on behalf of the Procurement team, co-ordinating & validating business sourcing requests and enhancing procurement systems and processes for Rest.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities Support procurement processes including triaging business requestsFacilitate contract renewals and terminations with the business as requiredMaintain supplier data integrity and accuracy.Assist with low complexity sourcing to support the Procurement teamMonitor business processes and ensure all matters relating to records are up to dateContribute to identifying opportunities for continuous improvement initiativesAssist in special projects and provide project coordination skills as required.Procurement related reporting as requiredEstablish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders internallyPrepare, manage and communicate stakeholder correspondence as required.Liaise with stakeholders as the main contact point for matters relating to sourcing and contract managementMaintain current knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and regulations related to ProcurementSupporting the Head of Procurement & Supplier Governance as requiredQualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, or a related field.Required experience, understanding or credentials including:
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a role supporting procurement, supply chain management or vendor management.Strong understanding of procurementProven experience with systems such as Zycus, Ariba, ServiceNow or Third-party risk management systemsExcellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical staff and senior management.Ability to work independently but values a collaborative approachAdditional Information Benefits Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:
Personal and professional development opportunities Flexible, hybrid working – work to suit your lifestyle (must be based in Australia) Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave Meeting free breaks (Rest Stops) Income Protection Insurance Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest's values and behaviours) If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now. Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles.
This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered. *Funds under management as at 30 June 2023.
Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.
Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier