Category Specialist - IT
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
- One of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand.
- We offer flexible working, leave entitlements, salary sacrifice and a competitive salary.
- Mature procurement function with best practice systems and processes.
About the role:
As our Category Specialist IT this position will support our Category Manager with procurement activities in consultation with key stakeholders to deliver sustainable value and benefits to the business.
Support the organisation to achieve operational goals through the delivery of commercially astute and efficient procurement strategies.
Based from our beautiful North Sydney corporate Head Office we offer a flexible work atmosphere splitting your time in the office and work from home.
What you’ll be doing:
- End to end source to contract procurement for the IT category.
- Be an advocate for P2P and ensure that all procurement outcomes have a defined and compliant buying channel.
- Manage and conduct the full range of sourcing processes from identification of requirements through to contract negotiation, execution and post contract award management and utilise Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain systems and processes effectively.
- Support key internal stakeholders through the provision of effective and current outline agreements, rate cards and contracts.
- Assist in full tender / bid management where required, commercial and contractual aspects, overall programming and ensure programs deliver against business objectives within required period and budget is achieved.
About you:
- Relevant Commerce, Business qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Prior exposure to procurement activities for information technology.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Strong negotiation ability with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Advanced experience with Excel essential.
About Ventia:
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.
Diversity:
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply:
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Position Reference Number: 160268
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