About the role:
A nationally recognised company is looking for a Category Specialist with a background in cloud and systems integration to join their team in Melbourne's Inner South East.
As a Category Specialist you will be the primary procurement resource responsible for managing various project-based RFP activities in the cloud (SaaS) and systems integration domains. You will also be involved in RFx development, evaluation/selection and contracting phases.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders to better understand business requirements for third party goods and services
- Record and report performance of initiatives
- Report on risks and opportunities in delivery of initiatives
- Develop and implement strategies that optimise Total Cost of Ownership
- Manage sourcing activities and prioritising these across business objectives
- Lead the full sourcing process including development, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, risk mitigation and contract execution
- Shape contractual terms and conditions employing best practice in contracting methods to manage risk and maximise value
- Support the implementation of new contracts and change of supplier
- Maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Identify supplier improvement and innovation opportunities
- Identify initiatives which are costs efficient
- Ensure compliance with all applicable external laws, regulations and industry codes including Trade Practices Act
The Successful Candidate:
- Strong knowledge and experience in relation to SaaS, business applications and associated tier one system integrators
- 5+ years' experience in procurement or in commercial management within IT/Digital space
- Solid technical understanding of SaaS agreement constructs specifically with international/mega vendors
- Experience in the formation of agile v waterfall SOWs
- Sourcing initiative project management experience
- Strong business acumen and negotiation skills in project and contract negotiations
- Demonstrated skills in the development of Total Cost of Ownership models including cost dimensions and risk analysis elements
- Demonstrated understanding of Australian Contract law in relation to purchase and supply or goods and services
- Competency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project and e-procurement tools/systems.
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, please APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please contact Steven directly quoting reference number: 188577
