Strategic Sourcing Manager Projects

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Projects About the role The Downer Business Services Centre (BSC) provides finance related support to our operating businesses. We do this by focusing on our BSC operating discipline "The BSC Way" to enable improved customer outcomes and value return to the business. We believe that building the best teams, right capability, and structure, and simplifying our services to eliminate complexity will result in the right customer experience. This is a permanent full time role based in either our North Ryde NSW, Melbourne CBD or Milton QLD offices. The purpose of the Strategic Sourcing Manager is to understand overall customer needs within the project and to develop and manage the procurement strategies to ensure value for money, high levels of service and compliance with procedures and professional best practice. As well as to manage the procurement RFx sourcing activities for the project in connection with Project team and SME's. The key deliverables of the role include:Ensuring procurement goals are achieved across defined project procurement activities.Effective internal customer and supplier management, ensuring that established contracts meet business requirementsPromote and ensure project procurement activities are compliant to Downer StandardsDrive Cost reductionsOverall spend controlled and managed under contractNumber of RFx and contracts managedWhat you'll bringEngineering &/or Commerce Degree preferredPreferrable, Post Graduate studies in Procurement, MICPS preferred.5 to 10 years experience as a Procurement Projects/ Contracts / Commercial Role/sExperience in managing procurement within major construction projectsExcellent Communication, presentation and influencing skillsStrong project management skillsAbility to manage cross functional teams and stakeholder groupsAbility to work to long term road maps with numerous projects running concurently.Ability to travel to support project needsWhat's in it for youSupportive work environmentProfessional mentor and on the job trainingPersonalised career growthAccess to other Downer internal opportunitiesSuite of benefits including health and wellness initiativesOrganisation that truly values flexible working optionsWhat are you waiting for? Apply Now For more information, please contact fraser.mcgill@downergroup.com. Applications will not be accepted via email.