Commercial and Procurement Lead

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people with a focus on mental health and wellbeing long-term unemployment prevention of youth suicide child protection as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.

Realise your potential at yourtown

your opportunity

Were looking for a Commercial and Procurement Lead (internally known as Commercial Lead) to provide strategic commercial leadership for Tier 1 vendor relationships those that are critical high-value and high-risk to yourtown.

In this pivotal role youll create organisational value by leading commercial negotiations driving procurement strategies and establishing preferred supplier arrangements. Based at our Milton head office youll deliver measurable gains through cost savings compliance oversight and streamlined business practices that support our mission to help young people thrive.

Your role will:

Monitor and manage Tier 1 supplier contracts to ensure compliance performance and alignment with organisational priorities.
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide commercial advice resolve contract issues and support procurement planning.
Lead negotiations for new contracts amendments and dispute resolution with strategic suppliers to secure value and cost efficiencies.
Analyse organisational spend and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.
Oversee procurement processes and vendor onboarding ensuring adherence to policies safeguarding requirements and compliance obligations.
Drive strategic sourcing and tendering activities including developing KPIs and performance measures for high-value agreements.

what were looking for

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Supply Chain Management Business Management) and at least 5 years experience managing procurement for a medium-sized organisation.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Advanced analytical and problem solving capabilities.
Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret budgets and financial reports.
Demonstrated success in implementing procurement and tender strategies that deliver measurable value.
Experience managing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe inclusive and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient resourceful and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

Salary Sacrifice options to increase your take home pay.
Opportunity for flexible working arrangements. Most of our team split their work week between the office and home.
Access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries pharmaceutical automotive services as well as things like clothing books electricals furniture and even holidays!
Opportunities for internal and external professional development.
Free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16000 learning modules.
A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing.
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps.
Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family.
Access to discounted private health insurance banking and finance insurance and superannuation through our partner organisations.
An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer.

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people their families neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply and for a full Position Description please visit: Lily Welch Talent Acquisition Specialist

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

At yourtown everybody belongs. We welcome celebrate and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.