- Permanent, full-time appointment
- Level 8/9: $105,767 - $131,225 + 17% superannuation
About the University
The University of Wollongong (UOW) supports staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance through a range of initiatives including flexible work arrangements, 4 weeks annual leave per year, personal leave days plus additional leave over the Christmas/Ney Year break. We offer competitive salaries, access to generous superannuation and structure career progression.
About the Unit
The Financial Services Unit sits within the Chief Operating Officer portfolio and is a specialist unit that provides a broad range of professional, in-house financial services to the University’s executive, faculties, research, and administrative areas. We manage the University's financial obligations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, and insurance.
About the Opportunity
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for the overall framework and governance of the provision of procurement for UOW by providing advice and support on best practice in compliance with legislation and policy. This will include developing and maintaining systems, policies and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the University.
We are seeking a skilled individual who possesses high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence, as you communicate and consult with staff, business partners, and source and manage suppliers to ensure excellent delivery of service.
Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
- Source and manage supply contracts for UOW and its subsidiaries
- Provide advice and support on best practice
- Develop and maintain systems, policies and procedures ensuring compliance with legislation and policy.
- Managing insurance claims and renewals
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement role within a medium to large organisation and:
- Demonstrated negotiation experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop and influence relationships as you support business partners and stakeholders
- Experience in managing multiple tasks of varying complexity whilst applying sound initiative and judgement
- Experience managing insurance processes and developing and interpreting supply contracts.
Employment will be subject to a National Criminal History Check.
How to apply
To apply for this position, you are required to submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (no more than 4 pages) summarising your skills and ability as they relate to the selection criteria listed in the position description.
For further information about this role please contact Donni Grant at dgrant@uow.edu.au
Closing Date : Wednesday 31 May 2023, 11:59pm
Note: Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.
