Procurement Specialist - It

About Our Client
My client is a household name within the Australian market. They are ASX listed and have an extensive network of department stores across the country. This business is continuing to go from strength to strength showing growth YoY. A reputable brand with considerable market share.
Job Description
Develop and implement procurement strategies that reduce commercial risk, deliver value and service improvement through supplier consolidation, efficiency, and price reduction initiatives across the IT category.

• Manage, lead, and deliver successful competitive market engagement events (e.g., RFI, RFP).
• Develop, negotiate, and execute commercial and contract agreements across categories delivering best outcomes.
• Development strategies for sourcing that are aligned with the organisational strategy and objectives in collaboration with our internal customers. Has the initiative to prioritise activities and continually seek suitable outcomes.
• Provide procurement governance guidance to internal and external stakeholders relating to the Procurement policy and process.
• Drive change in the organisation by challenging existing arrangements, interrogating cost, and processes to maximise the commercial benefit from vendor relationships.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role with a thorough understanding of IT sourcing requirements.
• A high level of attention to detail throughout all aspects of the role
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, to run concurrent sourcing activities across RFP's, direct negotiations, commercial negotiations, and supplier engagements as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Able to work through a problem and present solutions for review.
• Capable of tracking, prioritising, and progressing tasks to achieve the required sourcing outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with various internal colleagues across Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance to deliver detailed robust commercial outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Align yourself with a market leader.
• Generous Remuneration
• Real career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible working model