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Form of work- Expand your expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Be instrumental in driving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the successful delivery of commercial and operational commitments.,
- Thrive in this collaborative environment and make meaningful contributions
Are you ready to take your career in IT Vendor Management to the next level? We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Vendor Management Specialist. Here's why you should consider this exciting opportunity.
Be challenged and imagine with us
In this role you'll collaborate with a wide array of experts within Digital Technology Solutions, fostering invaluable connections and expanding your professional network.
You’ll also gain hands-on experience with over 250 software products and their associated terms and conditions, enriching your knowledge base and skill set. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that approvals for software purchases, renewals, and contracted IT services meet procurement guidelines and are achieved promptly. Responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert advice on IT Vendor Management to internal stakeholders
- Developing, maintaining, and implementing the Vendor Management framework aligned with strategy
- Creating and reviewing contract terms, SOWs, guidelines, and procedures
- Preparing tender documentation, vendor performance reports, and contract negotiation plans
- Driving process improvement initiatives to optimize the Vendor Management portfolio
- Developing vendor relationship health tracking systems and tools
- Identifying opportunities for resource spending optimization through contract consolidation and negotiation
- Analysing reports on vendor performance and provide expert advice to senior management
This continuing position is full time at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level and will be based at Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
For more information click here – Our Uni.
About the Unit
Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) delivers cutting-edge, innovative and cost-effective digital solutions and services to the University’s staff and students to enable the delivery of excellence in education and research & innovation; and to support engagement with communities and partners. DTS is repositioning to be a technology integrator, broker, trusted advisor and innovator, enabling the University’s strategies.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- The remuneration for this position is from $99,655 - $112,112 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Your next steps
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If you're passionate about IT Vendor Management and ready to make an impact, apply now and become a key player in our Vendor Management Office.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:
- Relevant degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in IT Vendor Management; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Demonstrated experience in the procurement of IT goods and services, contract management and effective vendor relationships
- Proven track record of providing expertise in IT Vendor Management to senior leaders
- Commitment to the continual improvement in service delivery and implementing best practice
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to analyse data and produce reports on vendor performance / activities to inform decision making
Desirable Experience
- Strong IT background, including an understanding of technical IT concepts - IT infrastructure, system integration, databases, etc.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For specific position enquiries, please contact name Trevor Schofield, Vendor Management Specialist via email Trevor.Schofield@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Monday 25th March 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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