This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of procurement within Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS), by playing a key role in the development of a new, centralised procurement hub.
As the Procurement Hub Manager, you will oversee purchasing, management, and performance measurement, driving operational efficiencies and ensuring alignment with strategic policies.
You’ll lead a small team, streamline processes, and make a direct impact on value for money, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, evolving area.
In this role you will :
* Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub, ensuring efficient delivery of purchasing activities and alignment with organisational priorities.
* Develop and implement a framework for procurement operations within IFS, driving continuous improvement and best practice.
* Provide quality assurance in relation to policy and compliance, ensuring practices adhere to procurement procedures and governance standards.
* Deliver insights through spend analysis, identifying opportunities for improved value for money and driving operational efficiency.
This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).
You will have :
* Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage a team, allocate resources effectively, and drive performance towards shared goals.
* Strong procurement experience in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on compliance, policy enforcement, and stakeholder management.
* Excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to provide expert advice on procurement processes to help the business achieve better value for money.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $116,596 to $136,030 plus 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include :
* 17% super and salary packaging.
* Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
* Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
* A range of support and wellbeing programs.
Your application :
Your application must include :
* Your resume.
* A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
* A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed on the attached Position Description.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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