Procurement Specialist

• Develop and negotiate business wide contracts to deliver cost effective solutions for operational requirements at Lifeblood
• Permanent full-time position based at our Melbourne Processing Centre
• Circa 100-105k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Discover life-giving possibilities

 
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

The Category Specialist is responsible for developing and negotiating business wide contracts that deliver cost effective solutions for operational requirements. 

The Category Specialist will lead stakeholders through the development and execution of contract negotiations and pricing strategies and complete the contract record in the Contract Management System along with required templates for the procurement requirements in the Oracle finance system. The Category Specialist will also lead all phases of sourcing, including planning, analysing expenditures, identifying cost items, negotiating and generating contracts. 

This role will support the repositioning of the procurement function at Lifeblood, lifting the functions’ profile and emphasising communications with stakeholders.

Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for;

• At least 4 years’ experience in a strategic procurement function, with demonstrated end-to-end source-to-contract experience beyond transactional buying or purchase order processing
• At least 4 years’ experience in a strategic procurement function, with demonstrated end-to-end source-to-contract experience beyond transactional buying or purchase order processing
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, running tendering or quotation processes, managing evaluations, preparing recommendation documentation, and supporting contract negotiations through to execution
• Commercial experience, especially understanding Agreement terms and conditions and negotiating same
• Demonstrated ability to apply procurement governance, probity, evaluation methodology, approvals and contract documentation requirements across the full sourcing lifecycle
• Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals, schedule and documented outcomes to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
• Experience managing multiple sourcing events simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to suit all levels of audience.
• Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge (able to create and manipulate pivot tables)
• Effective interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Able to build trusted and collaborative working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to suit all levels of audience.
• Demonstrated ability to use ERP software
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field would be highly regarded but not essential

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a hybrid working environment based out of our Melbourne Processing Centre. Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means to you.

Wellbeing & Benefits   

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.   

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the Nation, you will have access to the following:    

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave    
• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment    
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent    
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone    
• Plus, many more!    

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!

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In the mean time if you have questions about this role, or need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@redcrossblood.org.au. Our AI careers assistant can help with common questions and connect you with our Talent Acquisition team if required.  

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted 

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.