Strategic Associate Director: Procurement Strategy

TAFE NSW; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 210,015 - 236,662; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Procurement Strategy & Delivery. This role involves leading strategic procurement initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and driving improvements in service delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement leadership, relevant qualifications, and a customer-first mindset. The position offers a competitive salary with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading high-performing procurement teams within large or complex organisations.
• Expertise in government procurement frameworks, category management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to deliver strategic value.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for enterprise-wide category management.
• Co-design procurement strategies with senior stakeholders.
• Lead a team of procurement professionals and strengthen supplier relationships.

Skills

Leading high-performing procurement teams

Government procurement frameworks

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Commercial and negotiation skills

Customer-first mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

Relevant degree

Professional procurement accreditation (e.g., MCIPS or equivalent)

Job description

A prominent educational institution in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Procurement Strategy & Delivery. This role involves leading strategic procurement initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and driving improvements in service delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement leadership, relevant qualifications, and a customer-first mindset. The position offers a competitive salary with flexible working options.