Senior Procurement Lead (Hybrid) – Strategic Sourcing

Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

17.5% recreation leave loading

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division. You will lead complex end-to-end procurement activities, develop category and sourcing strategies, and provide expert advice to stakeholders across diverse spend categories.

This role is offered as a hybrid position, with opportunities to influence procurement governance, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with senior

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in strategic procurement category management across multiple categories (Research, Equipment and Consumables, Business & Teaching Services, Technology, Property and Finance).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect, collaborate and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team with limited supervision in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Proven use of data analytics to assess ROI and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management with attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex end-to-end procurement activities across the university.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies for diverse spend areas.
• Provide expert procurement advice to stakeholders across divisions.
• Lead sourcing and contract establishment activities with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the university’s strategic objectives and governance.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Indigenous engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications (progress towards)

Job description

Queensland University of Technology is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division. You will lead complex end-to-end procurement activities, develop category and sourcing strategies, and provide expert advice to stakeholders across diverse spend categories.

This role is offered as a hybrid position, with opportunities to influence procurement governance, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with senior