Procurement Specialist | Adelaide or Brisbane

Procurement Specialist Adelaide or Brisbane

A hands on procurement role delivering practical commercial outcomes for customers.

Mutual Marketplace Pty Ltd is a customer focused organisation providing procurement and shared services that make business simple and unlock value for the Mutual Banking and adjacent sectors across Australia.

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our close-knit Procurement team based in either Brisbane or Adelaide. This role plays a key part in providing procurement and shared services to our customers delivering end to end procurement and contract management while supporting strong commercial outcomes across the business.

We put customers at the centre of everything we do and continually innovate improve and simplify how procurement services are delivered.

Central to all that we do are our values of Kindness Ambition Responsibility and Efficiency.

About the Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager this is a practical and delivery focused procurement role with responsibility for managing end to end procurement activities across allocated categories and customers.

You will work closely with customers internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver measurable benefits including cost savings improved efficiency and risk mitigation. You will also support broader procurement team activities and contribute to a culture of high performance collaboration and customer service.

Your working week will be busy and varied and may include the following core responsibilities.

In this role you will:

• Deliver end to end procurement and contract management across allocated categories and customers
• Manage RFx/sourcing processes (RFI RFQ RFP) including documentation evaluation recommendation and award
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to ensure value for money supply continuity and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate and manage commercial contracts including pricing terms renewals extensions and variations.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships addressing performance delivery pricing and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up to date contract and supplier information in Mutual Marketplace systems
• Analyse procurement spend and contract performance and provide insights and guidance to customers; and present opportunities.
• Deliver measurable procurement outcomes including cost savings efficiency improvements and risk mitigation
• Act as a key representative of Mutual Marketplace with customers stakeholders and suppliers
• Contribute to day-to-day procurement team operations and continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder and Customer Engagement

You will build strong working relationships with customer business owners budget owners and internal stakeholders.

You will:

• Act as a trusted procurement adviser to customers
• Communicate clearly and proactively on procurement activities and outcomes
• Support customer satisfaction in line with Mutual Marketplace service levels
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork professionalism and exceptional service

Risk Compliance and Governance

You will support risk aware procurement practices by:

• Mitigating customer and organisational risk through best practice procurement processes
• Supporting compliance with procurement policies procedures and statutory requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and controls
• Supporting workplace health and safety obligations and inclusive work practices

Skills and Experience

You will be a motivated procurement professional who enjoys working at pace and delivering practical outcomes.

You will have a minimum of three years procurement experience with demonstrated capability across sourcing contracting negotiation and relationship management.

In addition you will demonstrate:

• IT category management experience desired but not essential
• Have strong commercial and analytical skills
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
• Be comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a team environment
• Bring a professional enthusiastic and customer centric mindset

Desirable qualifications include:

• CIPS or similar procurement certification
• A degree in Business Economics or a related discipline

Why Join Mutual Marketplace

When you join Mutual Marketplace you join a collaborative and values led organisation where your contribution is visible and valued.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration reviewed annually
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a diverse customer base and procurement categories
• A strong focus on continuous improvement and professional development

Application Process

Apply with your resume and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Background screening will be required and referees will be sought following the interview process.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Human Resources at

Mutual Marketplace is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Privacy Statement

Mutual Marketplace collects the personal information you provide in your application and via the application process in order to assess your application. During the application process we are also likely to collect personal information about you from third parties such as referees when they provide references academic institutions or training certification providers providers of licence and background-checking services recruiters and other service providers who assist in the process and other publicly available sources such as social media platforms. If you choose not to provide us with the personal information requested we may be unable to process your application.

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