The role of Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement planning and execution activities for Project requirements, in accordance with all Commercial policies, process and procedures, to maximise value for money and achieve beneficial commercial outcomes by engaging Suppliers and Contractors.You will support the Procurement Manager in conducting those procurements deemed strategic, complex, high risk and high value.Also, with oversight from the Procurement Managers, to conduct those procurements deemed operational, Request for Quotes (RFQ's), moderate value, complexity, and risk.Coach, mentor and support members of the procurement team on best practice procurement and commercial management.Responsibilities Provide the Procurement Manager with effective oversight and appraisal of Procurement delivery progress, issues, risks, opportunities, and commercial matters.Guide Procurement resources by providing leadership, mentoring, support, expertise, advice and direction.Conduct all activities required to progress Procurements in accordance with commercial process, procedures, and systems.Co-ordinate and support Projects, and Program teams and key stakeholders, whilst conducting market sounding, early engagement, options assessment, and procurement planning activities to develop Procurement Plans and Delivery Strategies, as necessary or required.Proactively provide consultation, review, verification and support to Projects and Program teams of the functional inputs to Request for Quotes (RFQ) and tender packages, data, and information, including scope, functional and technical inputs, and delivery schedules Co-ordinate all stages and requirements of Procurement Planning and Execution including.Lead the development with the support of the Projects, and Program teams and key stakeholders of the legal contracts.About You Tertiary qualifications in fields such as procurement, business, commerce, or related discipline or equivalent experience in a similar role.Experience with end-to-end procurement processes whilst maintaining deadlines and budget.Experience leading tender processes on major projects within a infrastructure, construction, or heavy industry environment.Highly analytical and commercial in your approach with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.Understanding of Government legislation, policies, and guidelines.Clear and concise oral and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with and influence all levels of the company, contractor representatives and management.Demonstrated high level of proficiency in utilising Microsoft Office products.Above all, we are seeking dynamic individuals with the ability to collaborate in an exciting, fast paced project environment.For a strictly confidential discussion, please contact Ian Quinn of Dean & Ling Executive on 07 3211 1018.Alternatively, submit your application by emailing ****** or visit www.deanling.com.au.
