Head Of Procurement And Supply Chain

Head of Procurement and Supply ChainPermanent full timeHybrid work arrangement - based in our office at Macquarie University and work from homeIt matters more at Hearing AustraliaHearing Australia is a trusted leader in our field. Working across the country, we exist to support and empower people through hearing health when and where they need it.Your opportunityAs a Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, you have an amazing opportunity to help us grow our impact and deepen our connection with the communities we serve. If you truly want to empower people to live great lives, and develop valuable and extensive knowledge, skills and experience, this is the place for you. Here's how you'll do it:Achieve annual savings targets for both Direct and Indirect expenditure.Develop and deliver quarterly and annual reports on savings, commercial contract values, and strategy outcomes.Ensure procurement outcomes align with Procurement Policy.Contribute to strategic development of Annual Corporate Plan and Budgeting.Refine procurement policies and operating procedures.Support management decisions to maximise short, medium, and long-term profitability through procurement initiatives.Manage vehicle fleet program to maximise savings, utilization, and emission reduction.Drive policy compliance and spend effectiveness through strategic reporting and analysis.Develop and sustain procurement service delivery initiatives to strengthen the business.Centralise day-to-day procurement activities according to agreed timelines and strategies.Audit cross-functional compliance with Procurement and Supply Chain Policy and Procedures.Implement a P2P system for managing and reporting on all procurement, inventory, and commercial contract activities.Lead and develop Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure strong delivery of objectives, including supplier relationship management, inventory management, logistics optimization, and risk management.What you'll bring10+ years of professional experience in a similar role at senior management levelDegree level qualifications in Finance, or Supply Chain/ProcurementDeep knowledge of Supply Chain and business management principlesLeadership and people management experience is essentialExperience in the Procure to Pay process processes and continual improvementsHighly developed writing skills for various documents including tenders, business cases, and reportsStrategic mindset with experience in strategy development and executionProgram and project management skillsStrong analytical and data driven decisioning skillsKnowledge in Commonwealth Procurement rules and logistics (desirable)Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Qualified (desirable)What matters most? Your drive to help anyone and everyone who needs us. And you'll see your role as a real responsibility and an incredible opportunity to make an impact on lives across the country.Why Hearing Australia?There's so much to love about a role with us. But our people say there's three things that set us and their careers apart. They're about:How we do what we do: Our vision is to deliver the best hearing solutions for anyone, anytime, anywhere. At Hearing Australia, you'll know you're making a contribution that really means something.Who we work with: Here, you'll support and empower clients of all backgrounds. That's what drives our teams and what makes them so specialWhere we're going next: As our industry evolves, we're committed to learning and improving what we do and how we do it, and building an organisation where everyone can thriveWhat does that mean for you?As a Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, you'll know that every day, your work is helping children and adults who need us.You'll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:Flexible work arrangement opportunities to support work, personal and family commitmentsAttractive employee benefits (salary sacrifice superannuation, HCF private health cover discount, well-being programs, salary packaging, discounts across an exciting range of retailers)Paid parental leaveLet's create the gold standard of hearing careWe will require the successful candidate to be willing to have a Police Check conducted (we pay) and must have rights to work in Australia.Hearing Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive culture from within.We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from different cultures who are bilingual to apply.We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.