Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Overview:Full-time, Fixed Term position - 2 YearsSalary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of workingAbout YouThe Strategic Sourcing Manager will report directly to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager and is responsible for sourcing initiatives and delivering strategic and commercially effective solutions for RMIT across Property Services categories. The main activities include diagnosing, validating and maximising sourcing opportunities and executing end-to-end strategic sourcing events from analysis, RFT development, evaluation, selection and contract delivery.The Strategic Sourcing Manager is expected to take a highly collaborative and consultative approach, liaising with portfolios/colleges, category/vendor managers, legal and other relevant stakeholders. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will have an affinity to Corporate Services, ITS or Property Services, but may operate as part of a shared pool of Strategic Sourcing resources working across each of these categories as required based on the Procurement team's prioritisation.To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:Proven strategic sourcing experience (structured and fact-based) in a commercial, government or other large organisational settingsDemonstrated the capability to successfully develop/execute sourcing strategies, tender processes, supplier evaluations and negotiation strategies to deliver significant valueStrong contract development experienceAdvanced stakeholder management, influencing skills and written and verbal communication skillsClear understanding of sustainable procurement principles and their application through techniques such as life cycle costing and assessmentAbility to work collaboratively with Category/Vendor Managers/Procurement Analysts to ensure that sourcing events align to and complement category strategies/plansA high level of competency using Excel and Procurement Systems and sound analytical capabilitiesStrong contract development experience and understanding of commercial implications of key legal clausesPlease Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the PortfolioProcurement is a specialized focused group. The role of Procurement is to review sourcing and procurement options across the university based on an expenditure on goods and services of ~$500M.Key issues addressed are:Identifying cost improvement initiatives across the university spendRationalising supplier baseNegotiating and establishing major RMIT group contracts based on combined purchasing powerEnabling the procurement process and policies through both systems and controlsUsing and leveraging group contracts to provide savingsTo Apply:Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact me at ****** Description - Strategic Sourcing ManagerApplications Close: 12 Jan 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via ****** or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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