About Future Fund The Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund. Today, we manage over $250 billion across six public asset funds. Our purpose is clear: we invest for the benefit of future generations of Australians. High quality decision making is our commercial competitive advantage. Our organisation is home to ambitious, high-performing people who are driven to do meaningful work, grow professionally, support their peers and colleagues, and contribute to the future success of our organisation. Our 'One team, One purpose' philosophy underpins our unique culture and the way we work together. This philosophy extends into all aspects of our organisation and guides how and why we do what we do. The Opportunity Join our Procurement & Commercial Services team in the Organisational Enablement (OE) unit. As the Senior Sourcing and Contract Specialist, you'll lead end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance, value for money, and strategic alignment. This role offers an opportunity to drive innovation, foster supplier partnerships, and contribute to organizational success. Key Responsibilities: 1. Commercial Strategy and Execution: • Identify potential suppliers and conduct market analysis to align with business needs. • Negotiate complex contracts, ensuring service, quality, and added value. • Monitor contract compliance, manage lifecycle, and resolve issues efficiently. 2. Team and Stakeholder Engagement: • Build relationships across the organization to align sourcing with objectives. • Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide strategic advice and support. • Mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration. 3. Compliance, Quality Assurance & Risk: • Drive strategies for managing 3rd party spend aligned with business objectives. • Lead sourcing activities in compliance with procurement rules and policies. • Maintain contract register, monitor supplier performance, and drive process improvement. 4. Procurement Maturity & Support: • Understand and analyze procurement requirements, coordinating complex negotiations. • Align processes with the organization's strategy and deliver outcomes aligned with priorities. About You • Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in business, law, or relevant discipline. Training in procurement methodologies preferred. • Experience: Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract management, and vendor management for complex matters. Ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes effectively. • Attributes: Motivated with strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Extensive procurement experience in fast-paced environments. Growth mindset with advanced negotiation and communication skills. Comfortable working autonomously and within a team, committed to continuous improvement. Life at Future Fund Our approach to building an inclusive culture is aimed at facilitating impactful, effective and objective decision making. We continue to deepen our understanding of the lived experience of underrepresented groups within our industry. If this opportunity is a match for your personal values, professional experience, and career aspiration then we actively encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and contribution will help us actualise our collective purpose – to invest for future generations of Australians . We are better for our differences and support our people in bringing their authentic selves to work. It not only benefits our teams, it means you can focus on what matters most, being you. Learn more about life at Future Fund by visiting our LinkedIn Life page. Job Posting End Date 20/05/2024
