Citywide is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Procurement Officer to lead and optimise the purchasing function. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities deliver maximum value, efficiency and compliance across the business. You will be accountable for the development and implementation of the procurement strategy, driving best practice in processes, procurement infrastructure and commercial outcomes.

About Citywide

At Citywide, we are a proud company with a clear purpose and mission – we shape liveable cities by delivering the full scope of civil infrastructure, open space and environmental services to government and private enterprise. Collectively, our services positively impact more than 14 million Australians every day.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic Purchasing/Procurement plan
• Develop, implement and regularly review policies, procedures, systems and standards
• Examine economic and market trends and conditions
• Develop annual business unit/functional plans to deliver the strategy and communicate to stakeholders
• Educate and provide operations with procurement procedures that maximise purchasing power
• Establish Customer/Suppliers agreement on all major product and all supply aspects
• Monitoring suppliers and overseeing purchasing activities
• Overseeing the preparation of tenders, proposals and the negotiation of contracts in relation to procurement
• Drive efficiencies and improvements in all business procurement and inventory decisions and identify savings across all divisions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Establish & maintain strong relationships with Key Suppliers
• Ensure all procurement activities meet a broad range of legislative, probity, and regulatory obligations

Skills and qualifications required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience in procurement and souring, ideally at senior or strategic level
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, commercial best practice and supplier management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement procurement strategies
• Knowledge of procurement systems, tools and infrastructure, with a focus on process improvement
• Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills
• Well-developed negotiation skills
• Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships
• Sound judgment, interpretive skills and informed decision making

In return we offer:

• The job security that comes with our list of long-term contracts
• The chance to make an impact in a rapidly expanding company
• The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong, supportive environment
• A workplace that focuses on safety first
• A company with a culture of teamwork and respect

How to apply:

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Alternatively, email your resume and cover letter to apply@citywide.com.au

Please note:

A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Reference checks, Driver Demerit Check, Police Check and Medical, including Drug and Alcohol testing are all pre-employment requirements for Citywide.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Citywide.

Citywide is an equal opportunities employer, we invite applications from all backgrounds.

*Only successful applications will be contacted*