At UniSC, we believe in doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and contributing to an extraordinary journey. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment where your talents can flourish. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, research, and community engagement, we invite you to apply for our available opportunities.
We are excited to offer a leadership opportunity for a Director, Strategic Procurement and Major Contracts to join our team. This newly established role will be pivotal in shaping UniSC’s procurement function, enhancing our procurement processes, and supporting our growth as a university. Based at our beautiful Sunshine Coast campus, you will lead a small team and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver innovative procurement strategies and best practice supply chain management.
As the Director, you will:
We value a balance between work flexibility and engaging with teams onsite, this role will be primarily office-based at our Sippy Downs campus in a 4:1 hybrid working model.
You are a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience across a range of industries, ideally including the tertiary education sector, which equips you with a broad and adaptable approach to procurement management. Your career reflects a deep understanding of strategic procurement, and you excel in navigating complex, high-stakes contracts that require both meticulous attention to detail and big-picture thinking. You have a proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams, creating a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
You are not only a strategic thinker but also a hands-on leader, capable of transforming procurement processes to maximise value for the organisation. Your strong leadership skills enable you to mentor and develop your team, fostering a collaborative environment that supports both personal and professional growth.
Key attributes that set you apart include:
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
If you are ready to lead UniSC’s procurement transformation and drive strategic success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of an ambitious university that is making a difference.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 3 November 2024.
Your completed application must include:
Director Strategic Procurement and Major Contracts_Position description.pdf
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Kristie Husk
Talent Acquisition Manager
Telephone: 0418 884 610
Email: khusk@usc.edu.au
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Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
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