Government - State (Government & Defence) Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsMelbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) is looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Lead to join our team and play a key role in developing and executing strategic procurement initiatives across our Capital Works and Infrastructure projects. In this leadership position, your expertise will directly impact the success of our procurement function and our ability to deliver world-class infrastructure and services.About the roleReporting to the Head of Procurement, as the Senior Procurement Lead, you'll lead the creation of category strategies, manage major tenders, and oversee the execution of State Purchase Contracts and precinct-wide agreements. This high-impact role will see you working closely with business leaders to align procurement activities with organisational objectives, deliver value for money, and minimise procurement risks.Here are some of the game-changing things you'll have the opportunity to be involved in:Shaping strategic procurement objectivesYou'll work closely with the Head of Procurement to develop and deliver high-impact procurement strategies that drive long-term value for M&OP, optimising spend and reducing risk across key categories.Leading the development of category strategiesWith a primary focus on Capital Works Construction and Infrastructure services, you'll develop and implement targeted strategies for 'Focused' and 'Leveraged' spend areas, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.Driving major procurement activitiesYou'll take charge of tendering processes, contract negotiations, and other major procurement initiatives, ensuring that we secure the best commercial outcomes while maintaining compliance with procurement regulations.Data-driven category management & reportingYou'll lead the development of category planning, leveraging data analytics and stakeholder engagement to create actionable insights, and manage the reporting of M&OP's Procurement Plan to track progress and optimize performance.What you will bring to the role:Extensive experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on capital works, construction, or infrastructureExpertise in contract negotiation, including the AS Suite of construction contractsStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and driving cross-functional collaborationExpertise in procurement compliance, risk management, and leveraging data to inform decision-makingExperience in developing and executing category strategies to optimise spend and reduce risksTertiary qualifications in business, construction, infrastructure services, project management, or related fieldIf you have any additional queries about the role, please contact Molley Qi or Tessa Weerasooriya.Please note, applications close on Wednesday, 27th November.A bit about usMelbourne & Olympic Park is an iconic, multi-venue precinct with few parallels globally. We showcase Melbourne to the world during the Australian Open and deliver hundreds of entertainment, sporting, and community events each year across our world class venues.At M&OP we are passionate about delivering world class customer experiences to every person, every event, every time. How do we do this? By seeking out the best talent to build a high performance, integrated team who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our guests.Melbourne & Olympic Parks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For further information on Melbourne & Olympic Parks visit our careers page.Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes but is not limited to a national police check and working with children check. M&OP may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.Please note M&OP operates a direct sourcing model so we ask that agencies do not get in touch regarding this vacancy.M&OP values the privacy of every individual's personal information and is committed to the protection of personal information. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic.). Please refer to the M&OP Careers Page.Australia's heart of sports and entertainment! Welcoming around 600 events and attracting more than 2.5 million people, this is Melbourne's home to an array of the most iconic and world-class experiences.The precinct is notably acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open and the city's most celebrated national and international, sports and entertainment events. Proudly hosting the the Grand Slam, rugby, football, rugby league, netball, basketball, cycling and gymnastics; while also staging the highest calibre of artists and shows, such as Katy Perry, One Direction, P!NK, Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Disney on Ice. This is the place where the people of Melbourne all our visitors make memories of a lifetime.The unrivalled location is situated between Melbourne's CBD and Botanic Gardens, bound by the Yarra River. Comprising around 40 hectares, as the name suggests, it joins together the exceptionally unique premises of Melbourne Park and Olympic Park.Charity and community are truly an important focus in our guardianship of this special precinct. We endeavour to maximise the opportunities we can provide to the people of Victoria by partnering with charities and community groups.Australia's heart of sports and entertainment! Welcoming around 600 events and attracting more than 2.5 million people, this is Melbourne's home to an array of the most iconic and world-class experiences.The precinct is notably acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open and the city's most celebrated national and international, sports and entertainment events. Proudly hosting the the Grand Slam, rugby, football, rugby league, netball, basketball, cycling and gymnastics; while also staging the highest calibre of artists and shows, such as Katy Perry, One Direction, P!NK, Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Disney on Ice. This is the place where the people of Melbourne all our visitors make memories of a lifetime.The unrivalled location is situated between Melbourne's CBD and Botanic Gardens, bound by the Yarra River. Comprising around 40 hectares, as the name suggests, it joins together the exceptionally unique premises of Melbourne Park and Olympic Park.Charity and community are truly an important focus in our guardianship of this special precinct. We endeavour to maximise the opportunities we can provide to the people of Victoria by partnering with charities and community groups.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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