Procurement Analyst

• Continuing | Full-Time at 1.0FTE 
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $86,737 - $92,481 p.a. 
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About Finance and Procurement Services 

Finance and Procurement Services assist the University to achieve its goals by providing quality leadership, information, and financial services. The Finance and Procurement Services team develops and maintains financial policies and procedures and internal control to facilitate the conduct of university business and help ensure compliance with taxation and other financial legislative requirements. 

About the Role 

We have a unique opening within our Finance and Procurement team as the Procurement Analyst. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing procurement and business analyst support for the Procurement Services function to help further develop processes and strategies, including data analysis, projects and process improvement, with a focus on the emerging requirements relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) within Procurement and Finance. This impactful position reports to the Associate Director, Procurement Services, and will work closely with other Finance & Procurement Services staff, including the Procurement Category Managers, and the University’s Sustainability team.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

•  Providing a business analyst role with regards to procurement expenditure including:
• Ongoing data analysis of University transactions, to support projects or general operations.
• Gathering and preparing data for University ESG reporting requirements, including Modern Slavery reporting, Supply Nation and other the Reconciliation Action Plan reporting, Sustainability strategy and emissions reporting, and Annual Financial Statement reporting.
• Extracting, reviewing, and analysing reports, investigating, and making recommendations on opportunities for procurement related improvements as required.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of improvements in Procure to Pay processes within the University’s ERP systems, including developing opportunities for improved awareness and visibility of ESG impacts and alternatives to University stakeholders.
• Leading risk and value appropriate Procurement processes including development of acquisition strategies, conducting Requests for Proposals/Tenders/Quotations, lead evaluations and undertake negotiations for the University.
• Liaising effectively with current and potential suppliers, Colleges, and Portfolios, ensuring clear communications and effective resolution of queries and issues.

About You 

To be successful in this role, you have extensive experience in core analytical skills with experience in developing, analysing, and interpreting reports and resolving issues. You possess excellent communication skills and can build effective relationships with various stakeholders.

You have a growth mindset, and eager to develop your skills. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline is desirable.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

• Well-developed data analytics skills, including the extraction, interpretation, evaluation, and analysis of data, using products including Excel and Power BI.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complexities, impact, and opportunities of ESG initiatives in the Procurement function, including Sustainability, Indigenous Procurement, Social Enterprises and Modern Slavery (Anti-Slavery) for a large corporate organisation.
• Well-developed procurement skills and capabilities, including an understanding of the requirements and processes for undertaking a Request for Tender/Proposal, including probity, development of specifications, and evaluations.
• Understanding of, and experience with, organisation-wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and finance systems.
• Evidence of well-developed organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities consistent with changing demands.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. 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, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 
• We 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). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information 

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

05 Mar 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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