Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract

Davidson ·www.davidsonwp.com

Location Burwood, Victoria, Australia
Work type Hybrid
Salary AUD 80 - 100 / hour
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Procurement and Supply Chain
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About the Opportunity & Organisation

This position is working for a significant government organisation that has a critical role to play in the community and works collaboratively alongside major government departments and entities.

Given the importance of the function that this organisation provides in community safety, utilising a broad range of specialist equipment, services and products, the support of the Procurement Team is key to its success.

Due to a number of strategic initiatives and sourcing projects in the pipeline, the 12 month contract appointment of an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager has been approved.

About the Role & Experience Required

Working on a hybrid basis, with 2-3 days weekly in Burwood (VIC) office, the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead and execute source-to-contract activities for operational and business critical categories. Goods & Services would include safety equipment, PPE, protective clothing, specialised fleet, parts & inventory, logistics services, as well as consumables.

You will also lead the end-to-end design, development, execution and governance of complex procurement and sourcing strategies. The role drives value-for-money outcomes, ensures compliance with government procurement frameworks, and builds supplier markets and relationships.

  • Strong end-to-end strategic sourcing experience, particularly running RFT/RFP processes
  • Experience with high-value, high-risk or operationally critical procurement
  • Victorian Government / VGPB procurement experience
  • Category management experience
  • Procurement across fleet, PPE, equipment, logistics, engineering, infrastructure or other technical categories
  • Strong supplier negotiation and commercial skills
  • Experience working closely with operational or technical stakeholders
  • Evidence of delivering sourcing activity against tight or immovable deadlines
  • Ideally experience in emergency services, government, utilities, infrastructure, transport, defence or similar operational environments

What's on Offer?

  • Immediate start (1-2 weeks notice is ok)
  • Hybrid working : Home and Burwood office.
  • Pay rate $80-100ph + super ($680-850 daily including super)
  • Annual equivalent to $150,000 to $175,000 package
  • PAYG or ABN PTY engagement
  • 12 months contract role

To Apply

  • If you would like to have your CV reviewed by Christian Bloomfield, please upload your resume using the online link provided.
  • Click on 'Apply Now' to upload and submit your CV.
  • If you are unable to submit online please message Christian Bloomfield, Senior Partner at Davidson, on LinkedIn or email Christian.Bloomfield@davidsonwp.com or message via linkedin.com/in/christian-bloomfield/ should you experience any technical issues.

** Please note applications can only be considered from candidates based in VIC who hold Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship : Visa applicants / WHV cannot be considered **

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Who is hiring for the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract role?
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Where is the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract job located?
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract role with Davidson is based in Burwood, VIC, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract role remote?
Yes — the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract position at Davidson is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract role pay?
Davidson lists the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract role at AUD 80–100 per hour.
Is the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 12 month contract role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Davidson.
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