Procurement Specialist

at  Reserve Bank of Australia

• Support the design and delivery of category plans for facilities management and building categories of spend
• Max Term Contract until 30 December 2025
• Opportunity to make a difference on a dynamic fast paced project.
  RBA have a great career opportunity to work on nationally significant project. We are currently looking for Procurement Specialist with demonstrated experience in providing effective management of procurement activities throughout the procurement lifecycle business engagement, category management and managing strategic vendors for a Fixed Term salaried contract.

Job Requirements

• Support the design and delivery of category plans for nominated categories of spend.
• Ensure procurement activities are implemented in accordance with internal policies and industry best practice.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand and support them to deliver their procurement outcomes.
• Partner with the business to manage strategic suppliers.
• Ensure all policies, procedures, tools and systems are compliant with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks.
• Conduct analysis and reporting on procurement activities and key performance indicators.
• Support the delivery of procurement activities, contract management and governance activities.
• Lead procurement activities on projects.
• Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and outcomes.

About you

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience in providing advice to the business on interpretation and application of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR’s).
• Training or experience managing strategic suppliers, including complex issues (e.g. audits, disputes, re-negotiating or service levels).
• Experience managing challenging and complex relationships with business stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Experience at assessing business feedback to refine and improve policies, templates and tools to support the procurement process.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in building and implementing category strategies.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in providing commercial advice to the business and understanding their business strategy and procurement needs.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in leading procurements and strategic sourcing activities, including leading cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.
• Degree qualifications relevant to the Bank’s procurement activities desirable.
• Procurement certification (e.g. CIPS).

Be More
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia’s banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.
Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.
Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.
Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.
Application Close :
August 04, 2024

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