Strategic IT Sourcing & Vendor Assurance Lead

University of Adelaide; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 17%

Job summary

Adelaide University is seeking a strategic leader to build and manage IT sourcing and vendor management across the supplier lifecycle in Adelaide's CBD. You will drive sourcing strategy, governance and negotiations to secure value for money and resilient technology services for education and research.

Reporting to the Director IT Governance and Assurance, you will lead a team of vendor assurance analysts, manage budgets and partner with Procurement, Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk and

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading IT commercial, supplier relationships, contract management or vendor assurance functions.
• Experience developing and implementing sourcing, vendor management or category strategies in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven success leading complex technology negotiations and building strategic supplier relationships that deliver value for money.
• Ability to balance commercial outcomes with vendor risk, governance, compliance and service performance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience coaching teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Postgraduate qualification in a related discipline and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Adelaide University's IT sourcing and vendor management capability.
• Establish sourcing strategy, policy framework and vendor management system across the supplier lifecycle.
• Lead complex negotiations and develop category plans to deliver value for money.
• Balance commercial outcomes with secure, compliant and resilient technology services across education, research and operations.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk and Finance to manage third‑party technology risks.

Skills

IT commercial leadership

Vendor management

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a related discipline

Job description

Adelaide University is seeking a strategic leader to build and manage IT sourcing and vendor management across the supplier lifecycle in Adelaide's CBD. You will drive sourcing strategy, governance and negotiations to secure value for money and resilient technology services for education and research.

Reporting to the Director IT Governance and Assurance, you will lead a team of vendor assurance analysts, manage budgets and partner with Procurement, Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk and