Procurement Manager - Software & Projects

• Procurement & Sustainability
• Ongoing, full-time position at our Hawthorn Campus
• HEW 8 salary + 17% super with flexible working options

About the Role
Join Swinburne University as our Procurement Manager – Software & Projects! We're seeking a dynamic and commercially focused procurement professional to lead strategic procurement initiatives across various spend areas. Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement Business Partnering, you'll play a pivotal role in driving value and implementing sustainable procurement practices aligned with our university's strategic goals.
In this role, you'll oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from category planning to execution and contract management. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial for providing expert commercial advice and identifying innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Your expertise in the software and IT market, coupled with a deep understanding of cost and service dependencies, will ensure alignment with our key commercial priorities.
Primarily focused on our technology portfolio, including software licensing and IT projects, you'll work closely with business units to source solutions compatible with our IT infrastructure and security requirements. Collaborating with our Procurement Manager, Technology & Projects, you'll support in delivering procurement processes within the IT space and beyond.
We're looking for a proactive individual with a collaborative mindset and hands-on approach to project delivery. If you have a keen interest in procurement, risk management and sustainability and if you thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Swinburne University and make a difference in shaping our procurement landscape!
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Significant experience in procurement or commercial roles, preferably within the Software and Technology category
• Developed relationship management experience, including the ability to positively influence, motivate and negotiate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in delivering results and innovative solutions in large and/or complex organisations
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and research skills, together with ability to translate data into meaningful insights
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple and complex projects and hold a commitment to meeting timelines

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree qualification, and/or progressing towards postgraduate qualifications

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
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Applications Close: Sunday 7th April 2024, at 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
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