Procurement Specialist

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $115,511 - $123,519 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 18 months)

The Position

The University Procurement and Contracts Office is looking for a customer focused professional to guide University personnel through the procurement life cycle and provide expert support in the establishment of organisation-wide contracts and panel arrangements.

Ideally, the successful candidate would have considerable procurement experience and be able to adapt quickly to the role. A strong understanding of procurement and financial management principles is also highly desirable.

The Person

A successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement and contract management, with a strong understanding of procurement strategies and best practices. They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

They will be proactive in managing issues and risks, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities. They will be committed to continuous improvement and value addition in the procurement and contract management space. Familiarity with relevant systems and knowledge of ANU policies and procedures will be advantageous. Overall, they will be a motivated individual who can effectively execute procurement strategies to achieve cost-effective, high-quality services while reducing risk for the University.

For further information please contact, David Moran, Associate Director, Procurement and Contracts T: 0429 928 273 E: david.moran@anu.edu.au.  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.