Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager
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Job Description
The Finance team led by the Chief Financial Officer exists to support the strategic and financial aims of the Institute through the regular planning controlling and reporting of the financial operations including the Garvan Research Foundation (GRF) and Australian Bioresources (ABR).
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Procurement Manager is responsible for establishing leading and continuously developing the organisations procurement function. This role encompasses the strategic development and oversight of all procurement policies and procedures to ensure the efficient cost-effective and compliant sourcing of goods and services.
Salary: Up to $170000 12% super salary packaging (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent full-time
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS
Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15900 general expenses $2650 meals/accom)
Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
Stimulating diverse and highly international research environment
Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave conference leave community service and study leave
Discounted Health Insurance
Lifestyle discounts with our community partners
WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position will be responsible for the following duties:
Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement function including strategy and policy aligned with Garvans strategic initiatives
Implement best practices in procurement processes to drive efficiency transparency and value for money.
Review and improve procurement systems including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Catalogues to streamline operations
Management of the entire tender process from initiation to contract award including developing scope of works drafting RFQs/RFPs evaluating submissions and leading negotiations.
Proactively manage new supplier contracts and contract renewals variations and disputes in collaboration with Garvans legal team
Build and manage vendor relationships and negotiate bulk purchasing terms
Ensure compliance with internal policies and funding requirements
Report on procurement performance and savings
Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks including supply chain disruptions quality issues and ethical or compliance breaches.
All staff are required to comply with Garvans workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvans Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times as safety is Garvans number one priority.
ABOUT YOU
A degree in Business Supply Chain Management Procurement or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in procurement with a significant focus on establishing and developing procurement functions.
Expertise in end-to-end tender management including complex high-value tenders.
A proven track record of developing implementing and optimising procurement processes and policies.
Strong experience in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
The key skills and experience include:
Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into effective procurement strategies.
Process Acumen: Exceptional ability to design document and implement efficient and effective processes.
Negotiation & Influence: Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to achieve favourable outcomes.
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills to assess data identify trends and solve complex procurement challenges.
Communication & Interpersonal: Superior communication presentation and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Leadership & Initiative: A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously take initiative and lead the establishment and ongoing development of a new function.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in managing contracts tenders and data.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
ABOUT GARVAN
Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australias largest and most highly regarded MRIs.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts not only for individual patients with rare diseases but for the many thousands affected by complex common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity diversity inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture add not culture fit and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.
HOW TO APPLY
submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think youre the right person for this role wed love to hear how your capabilities achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
