"Sourcing and Contracts Specialist"

Job no: 518142

Work type: full time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Finance

Finance

• Would you like the opportunity to use your excellent sourcing and people skills within a Procurement team that is on an exciting improvement pathway?
• Level 7, full-time/fixed term role for 6 months.
• Base salary range: $100,524 – $111,534 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the University’s finance through the provision of a strategic financial advice, establishment of a financial management framework, financial management tools, procurement, management of the University’s Investment and Endowment portfolio, as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and human resources administrative and transactional operations.

Finance undertakes this role through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance and Procurement.

In undertaking this role, Finance operates support across the University, from advising the Vice-Chancellery, Executive and Senior leadership team on strategy and performance to supporting staff and students in their purchases and travel arrangements.

About the opportunity

You will support the Head of Procurement in the implementation of strategic procurement initiatives across the University. You will, under broad direction, partner with Procurement team members to deliver end to end sourcing activities that achieve value outcomes for the University and ensure procurement process efficiency.

You will also develop and maintain effective communications with relevant stakeholders throughout the University and provide an excellent level of customer service.

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and /or demonstrated equivalent competency in procurement.
• Substantial relevant experience with procurement systems and processes with an eye for detail and continual improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to work well in a team.

Note: Provision of a Current National Police Clearance will be required.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  PD Sourcing and Contracts Specialist (518142).docx

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 23rd August 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to Kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2024 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 23 Aug 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time