Randstad are working with a well known Local Government on the recruitment of a permanent Procurement Category & Contracts Manager role.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead the successful development and implementation of procurement strategies for procurement and contract management. As a senior leader you will provide leadership and mentoring to the procurement team.
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Responsibilities will include:
- Engaging and collaborating effectively with government stakeholders to provide guidance in support of and in alignment with local government strategic objectives.
- Ensuring a commitment to value for money and best practice sourcing through the provision of efficient, effective and transparent procurement processes and outcomes
- Positive management of relationships between local government and its suppliers
- Providing commercial, risk and strategic advice on contractual matters
- Influence and offer support to stakeholders in their efforts to enhance procurement practices and ensure compliance throughout the entire organisation.
- Experience in end to end procurement for high value and high risk tasks
- Develop contracting and commercial frameworks for the council that are suitable for widespread use, while ensuring the presence of adequate commercial and risk management controls.
- Mentoring and supporting staff to ensure the ongoing adherence and compliance to relevant contract legislation, industry standards and local government’s contract policy and processes.
- Act as a driving force for continually improving the procurement functions, coordinating the development and periodic review of local government’s contracted activities
About You
- Passion for contributing to an organisation which provides information, services and infrastructure that supports a growing and thriving community
- Experience leading procurement processes through effective management and / or facilitation to achieve desired outcomes at lowest overall cost and best value for money.
- Strong negotiation skills for commercial contracts.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, contract management and dispute resolution.
- Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to contribute to the creation of processes, tools and templates
- Experience in identifying opportunities with existing suppliers through buyer behavioural improvements or process improvements
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships, consulting, influencing and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders in procurement processes and contract management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to stakeholders
We are seeking applicants with professional procurement qualifications. Whilst tertiary qualifications in Business, Contract Management, Procurement, Supply Chain or Contract Law is desirable, applicants who possess demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the field are strongly encouraged to apply.
More information
To find out more about the position, PD and remuneration, or for a confidential discussion please contact Ranstad’s Perth procurement specialist Hayley Wilson on (08) 9320 1617.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
