Sourcing Specialist (Emerging Tech / ICT)

About the Role:

As the Sourcing Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing value through the optimisation of safety, service, quality, and compliance outcomes while mitigating risks and reducing costs across our portfolio of contracts. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire contract lifecycle, from creation to award, adhering to established protocols [SUPP 4.3 Manage sourcing and contract support]. Your duties will extend to executing the sourcing strategy and crafting commercially viable agreements to extract maximum value from our contracts. The core focus lies in providing sustainable solutions aligned with our business objectives.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate who brings a wealth of experience and qualities including:

• Proven expertise in devising and implementing sourcing strategies aimed at generating value, alongside proficiency in tender management and procurement.
• Strong grasp of risk and compliance management principles, particularly in the context of procurement.
• Customer-centric approach with a track record of delivering tangible results.
• Exceptional influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate and analyse financial and pricing models effectively.
• Proficiency in negotiation tactics.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in Contract Law, Construction Law, Australian Consumer Law, and associated legislation and regulations.
• Capacity to prioritise tasks effectively and self-assess performance critically.
• Strong conceptual and analytical abilities.
• Ideally, a degree qualification in Procurement, Contract, Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Joining Us:

Our team members are instrumental in fostering an innovative, safe, and supportive work environment, embodying our values and delivering outstanding service to the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young and mature age workers, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

As an employer of choice, we offer an array of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements supporting part-time work, flexible hours, and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities, including training initiatives and study assistance.
• Recognition through our award-winning employee recognition and benefits program.
• Participation in five Employee Network Groups, celebrating and promoting diversity within our workforce.
• Opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave annually.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym memberships.

If you match the selection criteria, please click the “APPLY” button (ensuring your most current CV is attached).

Alternatively, if you are interested in finding out more about the position, please contact Andrew Mackin Brown on 08 6212 5524 or andrew.mackinbrown@talentinternational.com.