Procurement & Contract Specialist

• Permanent opportunity with career growth and development potential
• Hybrid working and attractive NFP salary packaging benefits
• End-to-end procurement and contract management in a purpose-led organisation
• Based in Hawthorn

About the Company
We are exclusively partnering with a Not-for-Profit organisation operating in a regulated environment. The organisation is currently going through a period of procurement change and is seeking additional capability to support its procurement and contract's function.
 
The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Procurement & Contracts, the role supports the administration and delivery of procurement activities, with a focus on end-to-end RFx processes and contract administration.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Procurement planning and pipeline management
• End-to-end RFx and tender delivery through to contract award
• Contract development, variations and performance management
• Procurement governance, compliance and value-for-money assurance
• Evaluation facilitation and procurement advisory support
• Contract negotiation and commercial risk management
• Stakeholder engagement, coaching and business partnering

About You
You will bring recent, practical procurement and contract management experience, and a proactive approach.  
 
You will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in contract management, administration and performance oversight
• Strong contract development, negotiation and commercial risk management capability
• Experience in RFx and tender processes, including supplier engagement and evaluation activities
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, probity and value-for-money principles
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex agreements

Experience in Health, NFP or Government is preferred but not essential - candidates from other sectors including supply chain will be considered. Procurement Analysts seeking a step up are also welcome to apply.
 
Why This Organisation
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to purpose-led work in a values-driven organisation during a period of change, with hybrid working arrangements and the possibility of permanent conversion.
 
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to submit your resume online or call Shani Latter on 0447 654 942 for a confidential discussion.
Please note: Australian working rights are required. Sponsorship is not available.