Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead to manage the implementation of a new ERP system. You would be responsible for the full end-to-end process from a very early stage. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• Must have experience with ERP implementation.
• Hold a deep understanding of the ERP market.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for go to market activities.
• Establish key evaluation criteria to optimize RFP processes and outcomes.
• Must have Technology Sourcing experience and experience managing RFPs (software and services)
• Evaluate vendor proposals, conduct vendor assessments, and negotiate contracts to achieve cost-effective and high-quality solutions.
• Provide regular updates and reports on procurement activities to senior management.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate
• Highly flexible hybrid working arrangement within a supportive team.

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa on 0476865411 or hit Apply Now

Working for this industry leader as the Category Manager will need a background in procurement and category management across professional services (HR/Legal/Learning).

Key activities

• Achieve cost savings targets across regional/local category operations
• Oversee supply costs and supplier management for regional procurement requirements
• Develop annual business plans, including budgets, targets, and milestones for all regional/local spend categories
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction
• Define a responsive service delivery model and process with a supporting SLA framework
• Lead purchasing and supply management activities for multiple areas of spend for regional procurement requirements
• Implement, manage, and monitor strategy for regional/local procurement needs
• Drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category
• Manage data and information at a global level, including market analysis, supplier analysis, and internal data (prices, volumes, etc.)
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers (one or multiple suppliers per category)

Key skills, knowledge and experience

• Solid background in Category Management and Procurement across Professional Services
• Strategic thinker; effective, strategic with the ability to identify and exploit innovative concepts leading at a global level through complex projects
• Ability to establish strong supplier relationships, internal/external client executives communication with the ability to reach consensus across category strategies, targets and savings commitment.

If this is of interest, push the “Apply Now” button or alternatively email your CV to wes.elsayed@talentinternational.com or call me on 0433 816 175.

• Procurement and Contract Specialist x 2 – Federal Government Agency
• Canberra City location, Flexible Working Options available (Other state locations may be considered)
• Complex Procurement for ICT Program/Projects

About the role
The ICT Procurement Officer works closely with the Indigo Procurement Lead to assist in the successful delivery of ICT procurements for the Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD), including the Election System Modernisation Program (the Indigo Program).

The ICT Procurement Officer reports to the Director ICT Vendor Management Office (VMO) and works with limited day-to-day instruction from the Indigo Procurement Lead.

The ICT Procurement Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Leading and/or assisting in planning and managing ICT procurement activities and schedules the VMO is responsible for.
• Working as part of an agile delivery team to provide procurement advice and guidance, including informing strategic sourcing models, reviewing draft Statements of Requirement, and providing advice on policies, procedures and documentation.
• Drafting and/or assisting to draft procedural, governance, and procurement documentation ensuring compliance with Commonwealth frameworks and AEC policies and procedures.
• Coordinating and supporting procurement probity briefings, industry briefings and tender evaluation processes.
• Performing ICT procurement and contract management-related administrative duties, including invoicing, correspondence, reporting, records management, and scheduling vendor management meetings.
• Performing quality assurance on procedural, governance, and procurement documentation.
• Developing and administering ICT procurement and contract management risk assessments.
• Developing and maintaining strong internal stakeholder relationships, including CIOD/lndigo Program senior managers and members of the Commercial Legal and Procurement Branch.
• Developing and maintaining strong external stakeholder relationships, including representatives of contracted vendor partners and legal firms.
• Communicating using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment.
• Performing additional duties as directed by the Director or Procurement Lead.

Skills and Experience
Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years+) leading and/or assisting to conduct complex procurements.
• Demonstrated experience drafting high quality, complex procurement documentation including, but not limited to, statements of requirement, quotation requests, contracts, response schedules and evaluation plans.
• Knowledge and experience in effectively managing procurement risk, including the development of comprehensive risk assessments, and implementing recommended controls.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with limited direction to deliver high quality work within agreed deadlines.
• Sound communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills to deliver value for money outcomes and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and changes in direction/taskings as required.
• Demonstrated personal drive and integrity, including managing sensitive information within policy guidelines and parameters.
• Proficiency in using a range of IT software and systems, including Microsoft Office, TechOne, Objective or similar.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years+) leading and/or assisting to conduct complex ICT procurements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or assisting to conduct procurements in a Federal Government setting, including applying the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and relevant procurement related policies and legislation.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or industry recognised certification, such as a Diploma of Government, Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting), or similar.
• Experience in Agile ways of working, such as SCRUM, Kanban, or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be able to provide evidence of Australian citizen, be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check, and hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

How to Apply:

• Submit a brief candidate statement addressing the mandatory and desired criteria (one page maximum), and
• Submit your updated resume (no more than 3 pages)

Talent is searching for an ICT Category Specialist to join our client on 2 to 3 year program of work.

• Initial 12 month daily rate contract plus potential extensions
• Based in Ipswich with two days WFH p/w
• Experience with QITC or GITC is required

About the role:

Our client is emabring a massive 2 to 3 year program of work and requires an ICT Category Specialist to join them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of the relevant legislative and contractual requirements for the provision of a high quality, best practice procurement service throughout the total life cycle for capital and operational projects and contracts.
• Support Category Manager, ICT, as a subject matter expert on ICT procurement process including, but not limited to, educating stakeholders on QITC Framework, probity requirements, procurement timeframes and planning, drafting effective Requests for Quotes/Tenders and Requirements Specifications.
• Prepare technically and commercially accurate tender documents, solicit bids, and commercially evaluate responses (liaising with customers for technical/quality support) using the QITC contracting framework.
• Respond to complex customer service enquires informing staff and the Public on the interpretation of agreements as to the rights and obligations associated with tenders and contracts including but not limited to contract management, legislative requirements and procurement policy.
• Proactively manage contract relationships with key stakeholders to explore, identify and understand customer requirements to improve the performance of contracts, and ensure that development and measuring Cost containment initiatives/Benefits realisation are incorporated into every contract.
• Contribute to and assist in the development and implementation of category strategies, Strategic Procurement plans, procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide professional advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding contracts and procurement issues, including investigating/resolving contract variations and initiating solutions to minimise subsequent variation.
• Maintain and update own knowledge of contemporary ICT procurement processes within Local, State and Federal Government and actively contribute to the skills development of the ICT Category Team through sharing this information and mentoring junior members.
• Act as proxy to Category Manager as required by representing the ICT Category Team at meetings and committees and, on occasion, undertaking higher duties responsibilities.

To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact David Meiring or Tom Circosta on (07) 3221 3333.

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To support our clients’ continuous growth and demand across major Energy sector projects, we are seeking to appoint a Global Software Licensing Advisor to support and deliver the purchase, renewal, optimisation, and compliance management of all software across the enterprise, with a particular focus on Tier 1 vendors.

This position is being offered as a 12-month day rate contract assignment, based in modern high-rise Perth CBD offices that support remote and flexible-hybrid Working from Home setup.

Reporting into the Global Software Licensing Manager, as part of the Global Software Licensing Team, you will help manage expenditure in excess of AUD100M per annum and works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across all areas of the business.

Key accountabilities and duties for this role will include (but not limited to):

• Facilitate and oversee the end-to-end process of software licensing service delivery that includes license allocations, renewals, purchases & installs.
• Co-ordinating and acting as the escalation point within the internal teams (including Global managed service teams), vendors & the business to ensure timely and accurate software license renewals, purchases, provisioning & compliance.
• Facilitate and run regular license review meetings with various business teams, tech services groups to track software spend, budget variances, upcoming renewals, and any other general licensing queries.
• Ensure software license usage & compliance for the major license contracts are monitored by the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and ensure adherence to the license agreements and avoid unnecessary costs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize software license usage and costs including license consolidation and license re-harvesting and ensuring we pay for only what we need.
• Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing, and services, and follow through with vendors to realise identified savings.
• Manage contracts and relationships to maximize value creation and costs for software licensing, maintenance, and service offerings.
• Ensure the MSP maintains an accurate license inventory of software licenses including license expiration dates, entitlements & associated costs.
• Maintain the licensing cost framework to address budgeting, software compliance & inventory, contracts, and cost.
• Prepare and present reports on software license utilisation, compliance, spend & optimisation to Leadership and Stakeholders.

You must possess the following skills and experience:

• Builds Trust: You honour your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
• Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Innovate: You introduce new ideas and processes which improve performance and productivity.
• Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving.
• Attention to detail: You are methodical and disciplined in delivering your role.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you clearly demonstrate the expertise listed above and are interested in finding out more about this key position, please forward your updated CV to Alice Tan by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button.

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• Logistics Coordinator (APS5/6 equivalent)
• Contract Term: Initial 12 Months contract + up to 12 months extension option
• Barton Location – Full time Onsite is required

About the Role
The Logistics Coordinator will work with stakeholders across DFAT, other government agencies and the private sector to initiate and sustain sound practices that support the Technical Security capability.

The Logistics Coordinator will work on a wide range of matters including procurement of security equipment and assets, project management, planning and logistics for technical security travel and deployments, and management of security equipment including a technical lab. Your sound judgement, excellent stakeholder liaison skills and strong organisational skills will ensure security, safety, financial and reputational risks are managed appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing travel administration and logistics on behalf of a busy operational team.
• Supporting the team and working with the security procurement and equipment teams to manage contracts, procurements and budget.
• Preparing project and financial documentation to inform governance committees.
• Managing the technical security lab including a maintenance schedule and assets replacement.
• Reviewing and assessing new and emerging equipment and engaging with members across the technical security community in government and private industry to ensure we have the best available equipment.
• Working with the technical security officers, DSD program management office, regional security officer network and posts to support project delivery.
• Reviewing and updating administrative policies and procedures.
• Managing issues related to equipment supply-chain, freight and international logistics.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills and Experience
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate or be willing to learn:

• Experience with SAP;
• Best practice contract management and sound knowledge of procurement processes and Commonwealth Procurement Rules;
• Developed skills in problem-solving, thinking on your feet and working proactively to resolve issues;
• A commitment to improving service delivery, including through cooperation, collaboration and strengthened relationships;
• Strong task prioritisation and resource management skills, sound analytical judgement, and strong communication skills, including well-developed writing, liaison and negotiating skills;
• An understanding of, and commitment to, protective security policies and practices; and
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering excellent customer service.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be able to provide evidence of Australian citizen.
• Successful candidates will be required to hold a minimum Australian Government NV2 Security Clearance prior to commence the role.

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation currently seeking a Procurement Specialist to deliver procurement expertise across their technology space.

Your new role will see you responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing activities across the businesses technology landscape. You will be will be required to conduct strategic sourcing projects as well as category and portfolio management development and execution for all things digital and technology. In addition, you will help manage and develop supplier relationships and assist in maintaining or reducing costs.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience managing the end to end procurement processes within the technology or digital domain
• Sound knowledge of contract law, probity practices and procedures
• Experience in negotiations, market research and spend analysis in one or more of digital, technology, services, telecommunications and marketing categories
• A hands on approach to procurement
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor engagement and management skills

Our client is offering an initial 6 month contract with the view to extension (potential for permanency). Offices are based in the Melbourne CBD with a requirement to be onsite 2 days per week.

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com