Category Manager It

Flinders University is transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect their core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Randstad is partnering exclusively with Flinders University to recruit a specialised role and rare position for Adelaide - an IT Category Manager (HEO9). This role will see you partnering closely with your stakeholder group, in an organisation where procurement is valued and established. Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement Services you will join a diverse and experienced team of category and procurement professionals. The team has enjoyed stable growth and exceptionally low staff turnover, aided by the University’s commitment to offering staff development, cross-skilling and flexibility, all while providing outstanding procurement outcomes for their stakeholders.

Your new role will involve

• Leading end to end procurement strategies and processes specifically for IT, delivering exceptional service to your stakeholder group and assisting to deliver the broader commercial objectives of the University
• Project management of multiple IT projects and transformations, and proactive development of a forward procurement plan
• Strategic engagement with technical stakeholders, delivering a high level of business partnership and providing advice relating specifically to IT sourcing
• Conducting commercial negotiations, developing sophisticated negotiation strategies and ensuring true partnership is achieved with IT suppliers
• Formulating forward-thinking category management plans
• Participation in the ongoing development of the procurement framework for Flinders, and ensuring the procurement function meets the objectives and aspirations of the University, including our Sustainability Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, and Modern Slavery Plan.
• Participation with other Australian Universities through the AUPN (Australian Universities Procurement Network) and in the CIPS & Procurement Leaders (Asia Pacific) Awarded University Procurement Hub, involving national peer collaboration, established working groups and best practice roundtables

What you need to succeed

You will be a skilled and personable procurement professional with:

• Experience in end to end sourcing/procurement specifically within IT, and understanding of category management principles
• Experience in the commercial negotiation and drafting of contracts within IT, and superior written skills
• A continuous improvement mindset to allow strategic advancements
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes in a fast paced environment whilst respect for probity requirements
• You will be a community minded individual, able to work cohesively with your team while showing commitment to the University’s values and underlying ethos of being Student Centered
• Tertiary qualifications in procurement or other relevant commercial disciplines will be highly regarded

Why Flinders?

Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, theirs is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. They don't just accommodate differences; they embrace and celebrate them.

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• They embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)

How to apply

For more information, a copy of the PD, remuneration details, or a confidential discussion please contact Randstad’s Procurement & Contracts Management specialists Rachel Homer and Henry Ferris on 8150 7034 or 0400 363 405. For further information regarding working at Flinders visit https://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/why-work-at-flinders

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.

Skills

procurement, purchasing, category, supply chain

Education

Bachelor Degree