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Senior Procurement Specialist


Company : The Salvation Army Australia


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world''s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.Job DescriptionGet To Know Us:SS&C Technologies is the worlds largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. SS&Cs unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries.SS&C (DST) Asset Manager Solutions TRACs flexible service models SaaS (software-as-a-service), hybrid, or BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), and technology enable clients to make choices and decisions to improve margins, overall service, and operational efficiencies that enable them to focus on business growth rather than recordkeeping. Our investments in rollover, personalised financial communications, analytics, etc., all integrate with TRAC to seamless, data-driven service enhancements that efficiently align with broader financial services strategies (more than just recordkeeping). TRAC supports plans of all sizes with a wide range of flexible outsourcing service options.Why You Will Love It Here!Flexibility: Hybrid Work ModelYour Future: Salary ContinuanceWork/Life Balance: FlexibleTimeOffYour Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD InsuranceDiversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on DiversityTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customised, including SS&C UniversityExtra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!What You Will Get To Do:The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst / Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading the development and execution of sourcing strategies across multiple categories. The role focuses on delivering cost savings, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting the companys overall procurement objectives. Success in this position requires advanced analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and strong influencing skills.Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies that align with the organisations long-term objectives, driving cost savings, quality, efficiency, and valueExecute formal RFPs, evaluate bids, and present award recommendations to stakeholdersIdentify opportunities for supplier consolidation and strategic spend managementBuild and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliersMonitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and foster long-term partnerships that support business goalsAnalyse complex procurement and spend data to identify trends, forecast demand, and generate actionable insightsLead complex contract negotiations to secure favourable terms while minimising riskOversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, performance, and value optimisationDraft and review contract documents, including Master Agreements, Amendments, Statements of Work, and Non-Disclosure Agreements, where legal input is requiredOwn and manage sourcing for assigned categories or high-value goods and servicesServe as the internal subject matter expert, delivering strategic guidance and category-specific insightsCollaborate with stakeholders across finance, legal, operations, and product development to align sourcing strategies with business needsSupport transition planning and lead special projects as neededEngage regularly with business units to stay informed on upcoming projects and contract renewal plansProvide mentorship to junior sourcing analysts, sharing best practices and supporting developmentCollaborate with leadership to identify skill development opportunities for self and teamAct as a thought leader within the sourcing functionLead market intelligence efforts to identify industry trends, benchmark pricing, evaluate new suppliers, and uncover innovation opportunitiesProactively assess supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategiesEnsure compliance with regulatory and internal standardsDefine and monitor KPIs for supplier performance and internal sourcing processes to support continuous improvementWhat You Will Bring:Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Masters preferred)10+ years'' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain managementProven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives and global supplier engagementsStrong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsProficient in Excel and procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Workday; Smartsheet preferred)Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, contract law, and cost analysisExperience with sustainable/ethical sourcing (preferred)CPSM, CPP, or similar certifications (optional)High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to manage competing deadlinesStrong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and conflict resolution skillsWe encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It''s important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr