Strategic Procurement Leader - Research & Infrastructure

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research; 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 of Medical Research is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead high-value procurement activities across research, operational and infrastructure priorities.

You will develop sourcing strategies, run major tenders, manage market engagement, conduct evaluations, negotiate contracts and oversee supplier performance within governance and compliance frameworks. This full-time role offers generous salary packaging and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic procurement, sourcing and market engagement.
• Experience managing high-value and complex procurement activities, including capital projects and infrastructure procurements.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience in contract management, supplier relationship management and supplier performance monitoring.
• Sound knowledge of procurement governance, compliance and risk management principles.
• Experience in research, healthcare, university or scientific environments would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement activities, including major tenders, market engagement processes, procurement evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Develop and manage commercial agreements and contract management arrangements to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Asset Management and other internal stakeholders to meet business requirements and support project delivery.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring supplier performance and risk management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Sourcing & market engagement

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Communication & negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualifications and/or procurement certification

Job description

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead high-value procurement activities across research, operational and infrastructure priorities.

You will develop sourcing strategies, run major tenders, manage market engagement, conduct evaluations, negotiate contracts and oversee supplier performance within governance and compliance frameworks. This full-time role offers generous salary packaging and a strong team environment.