Strategic Procurement Lead for Research Equipment

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12% superannuation

Job summary

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Parkville, VIC is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and major procurements. You will drive negotiations, build strong supplier partnerships and deliver value across the Institute for research equipment, infrastructure and technology platforms.

You will collaborate with researchers and project teams from business case through to contract and supplier performance, applying governance, risk management and commercial acumen

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or professional procurement certification.
• Significant experience in strategic procurement, sourcing and market engagement.
• Experience managing high-value and complex procurements including capital projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience in contract management and supplier performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant procurement initiatives enabling cutting-edge research and organisational success.
• Be the commercial lead on major procurements of scientific equipment and infrastructure.
• Partner with researchers and project teams from business case through to contract and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Tender management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Analytical mindset

Education

Procurement certification

Job description

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Parkville, VIC is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and major procurements. You will drive negotiations, build strong supplier partnerships and deliver value across the Institute for research equipment, infrastructure and technology platforms.

You will collaborate with researchers and project teams from business case through to contract and supplier performance, applying governance, risk management and commercial acumen