Strategic Procurement Leader – Scientific Equipment

WEHI (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

Matching superannuation after 6 months

Job summary

WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead significant procurement initiatives enabling cutting‑edge research and organisational success. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage complex negotiations and build strong supplier partnerships across the Institute.

You will act as the commercial lead on major procurements of scientific equipment, research infrastructure and technology platforms, collaborating with researchers and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic procurement, sourcing and market engagement.
• Experience managing high‑value and complex procurement activities, including capital projects, scientific equipment or 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 within research, healthcare, university or scientific environments would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement initiatives that enable cutting‑edge research and organisational success.
• Drive strategic sourcing, manage complex commercial negotiations and deliver procurement value.
• Be the commercial lead on major procurements of scientific equipment, infrastructure and technology platforms.
• Partner with researchers and project teams from business case through to contract and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Tender management

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Influence skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Professional procurement certification

Job description

WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead significant procurement initiatives enabling cutting‑edge research and organisational success. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage complex negotiations and build strong supplier partnerships across the Institute.

You will act as the commercial lead on major procurements of scientific equipment, research infrastructure and technology platforms, collaborating with researchers and