Contracts and Procurement Specialist

Our Client:
 
Perks People Solutions have partnered with a well-established and highly successful Australian company who operate across a variety of industries. They are leaders in their field, and they effectively use skills and expertise to ensure a high level of customer service is maintained for their clients whilst assisting with maintaining industry best practices. An opportunity now exists for a Contracts and Procurement Specialist to join their team.
 
The Role:
 
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Contracts and Procurement Specialist is accountable for reviewing and providing guidance and support relating to contracts and procurement functions. The role is focused on delivering exceptional internal customer service and will balance the need for cost savings with the need for quality and reliable procurement decisions.
 
Key tasks include but are not limited to:

• Review of contract T&Cs with support from management and external legal as required.
• Tender T&Cs – review against company preferred Terms and report accordingly.
• Monitor use of non-preferred vendors.
• Vendor analysis and cost reduction.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and action.
• Ensure control and compliance with internal procedures, external regulators and legislation.
• Identify process and system improvements for the procurement function.
• Ad hoc project work as requested.

 About You:

• Qualifications in Procurement, Contract, Business, Finance, or related discipline, ideal but not essential.
• Strong proven procurement and contracts management experience including the evaluation and selection of suppliers.
• Well-developed skills in compliance assessment processes and identifying contract management risk.
• Demonstrated ability in supplier relationship management and contract strategy execution.
• Ability to enhance supplier performance and support internal teams in extracting maximum value from contracts.
• Experience in the improvement of contract processes and frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and a high level of IT literacy.
• Ability to work independently but also well in a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Motivation to always work towards best practice.

 In Return:

• Competitive remuneration – based on level and experience.
• Challenging and commercial role.
• Stable and secure business and industry
• Close knit and supportive team-based environment.
• Office based role.
• On-site car parking available.

 
Next Steps:
 
If you’re interested in the role, please submit your CV using the relevant links. For further information, please contact Sally Warner from Perks People Solutions on (08) 8273 9291 for a confidential discussion.
To be considered for this role you will need to be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a current visa that permits you to work in Australia in a full-time position.