Procurement Lead

• Permanent, full time role
• Flexible location + hybrid working
• Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Procurement Lead is a pivotal role within the procurement function, responsible for overseeing and optimising the procurement activities related to supplier spend. This role requires a strategic mindset, high-level negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of cost-saving opportunities across various procurement indirect categories.

Day to day you will

• Develop a comprehensive and data led procurement strategy in consultation with the Head of Property and Procurement
• Update and administer the procurement policy to ensure that procurement processes are efficient, effective and ethical
• Conduct strategic sourcing projects such as supplier tenders, negotiations or requests for information
• Evaluate and manage supplier relationships to reduce cost, improve quality and enhance compliance
• Oversee procure to pay processes to ensure stakeholders adhere to policy requirements and deliver improvement initiatives
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects, manage compliance and build productive supplier relationships

About you

• You are experienced in leading category teams including a range of procurement resources and projects to ensure outcomes are delivered
• You have well developed skills in category management including development of category strategies, sourcing and supplier management
• Proficient in analysing large data sets, both quantitative and qualitative to assess procurement opportunities and deliver projects.
• You have proven ability to successfully develop and deliver effective negotiation strategies to deliver long term successful supplier relationships
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder mapping and engagement, including how to influence at all levels of the organisation

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 5.

Applications close:  9am Friday 18^th October

For any enquiries, please contact Warren Smith at wasmith@redcross.org.au – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.

While we appreciate the interest in our roles, we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates on this occasion

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Job Ref # 11559