Senior Manager, Procurement

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17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading
Based at the picturesque St Lucia Campus
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting, real-world impact.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
On campus childcare options
Discounted parking (from just $5.75 a day)
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to oversee key governance activities such as procurement compliance investigation, reporting and analytics. This position is focusses on procurement governance and socially responsible procurement programs. You will develop, improve and implement procurement governance processes and materials, working closely with Category Managers and the Strategic Sourcing team to reflect best practice in the University context in market engagement, tenders, supplier selection, contract negotiations, contracting, contract and supplier relationship management.
Reporting to the to the Associate Director, Procurement and Payment Services and work on enhancing the University’s strategic procurement framework, systems and processes. Key to your responsibilities will be delivery of the University’s programs related to socially responsible procurement including but not limited to anti-slavery, local benefits, engagement with Indigenous suppliers, disability discrimination and environmentally sustainable purchasing.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Governance framework: Develop and implement procurement governance strategies, frameworks and best practices to support the university's strategic objectives and operational needs.
Reporting & assurance: Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders on procurement matters, including risk and compliance management, conflict of interest & procurement related complaints management.
Co-ordinate regulatory reporting obligations and oversee Qld Audit Office and internal audit response management.
Corporate social responsibility: Develop and implement UQ’s programs related to socially responsible procurement (Buying with impact) including anti-slavery working group co-ordination and Modern Slavery Act compliance, local benefits, Indigenous procurement and environmentally sustainable purchasing as reflected in the University’s strategic goals.
Monitor and report on procurement performance and outcomes across the university relevant to the procurement governance body of work, and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, regulators, industry bodies and other universities.
This is a Full-time,100% FTE, Continuing position. At HEW Level 9, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $127,496.67 - $134,829.23 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $149,171.11 – $157,750.20 per annum.
About You
Essential
Graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (preferably in law, commerce or business) with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent level of extensive specialist expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditation and qualification, gained in large organisations, preferably in the higher education sector.
Demonstrated record of leadership and experience in a strategic or management role in a large private or public sector organisation, or in a large and complex project. This must include management and mentoring of staff.
Knowledge of commercial procurement practices including strategic procurement, and an associated understanding of risk management with a demonstrable awareness of Australian commercial law, the Australian legislative and administrative framework and its application in a general business management context.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualise, develop and review procurement policies, objectives and strategies, including liaison with internal and external stakeholder groups. Success in delivering major change impacting across an institution’s operations will be highly regarded.
A strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility, as well as ethical business practices and creativity in identifying new opportunities to achieve social impact through procurement, together with strong problem-solving skills to address complex issues related to the potential social impact of procurement.
Desirable
Sound knowledge of the University's policies, procedures and documentation, or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
Knowledge and understanding of current State government regulations, policies and guidelines as relevant to procurement, or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
Experience in managing procurement in the higher education sector.
Familiarity with e-procurement systems, software and emerging technology in the field.
Experience in managing social procurement projects, including defining project scope, timelines, and budgets, tracking and reporting on project progress and outcomes.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Louise Hope (Associate Director, Procurement and Payment Services) via
For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.
Other Information
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Applications close 4 March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 32144).