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Job description:$148,113 per annum + 12% superannuationFull time, OngoingWadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home 3 days a week in office)About the opportunityThe purpose of the role is to provide leadership, accountability and lifecycle strategic procurement expertise for managing and optimising all Corporate Services, Facilities Management, and Human Resources-related category spend across WorkSafe, worth approximately $100m per annum. This includes:Overseeing and governing all procurement activity across WorkSafe spanning Corporate Services, Facilities and Property, and Human ResourcesLeading and executing all high value and complexity procurements and supply chain opportunitiesDeveloping and delivering the annual procurement Program of Work relevant initiatives, including achieving target benefitsActing as a single point of escalation for any systemic, contractual or commercial procurement issuesDeveloping and executing all long term strategic category plans, as well as for key vendors and associated contractsKey accountabilities include but are not limited to:Representing WorkSafe on all Corporate Services, Facilities Management, and Human Resources-related public sector procurement forums or industry eventsDeveloping strategies to minimise purchasing non-compliance, and to leverage continuous improvement opportunities for WorkSafe based on the identification of industry trends and developments.Proactively managing Suppliers and Contracts to identify strategic improvement opportunities and resolve supplier issues or disputes that are systematic or strategic in natureLeveraging internal spend analytics to build category reports to highlight key risks, trends and opportunities (e.g. demand management, aggregation, or price harmonisation opportunities)Collaborating and engaging a broad spectrum of senior C-suite stakeholders such as Chiefs, ELT members, and key suppliers to be their trusted advisor on all strategic or commercial procurement matters, and to ensure WorkSafe continues to receive the highest level of supplier performance and compliance to contractual obligationsPlease ensure you review the Position Description herefor additional information on accountabilities for this role.About youYou will bring technical expertise in Procurement with specific experience with delivering onmajor Facilities Management, Property, Fleet or Recruitment projects. You will demonstrate Experience and expert knowledge of either the Facilities Management, Property, Fleet, or Recruitment sectors and posess a background preferably in a tier 1 property or consulting firm, or government organisation. Strong Program Management and change management skills are essential. You will have a proven ability to undertake complex planning and prioritisation to manage the timely delivery of multiple strategic procurement projects and Exemplary stakeholder and relationship management at all levels. You will also bring:A Proven ability to undertake complex planning and prioritisation to manage the timely delivery of multiple strategic procurement projectsA Proven high-level conceptual and analytical skills and evident commercial acumenAn Ability to develop cooperation and build alignment across a wide variety of stakeholdersWell-developed judgement and problem solving abilities and the ability to show initiative and innovation in the development of solutions and managing issuesA Strong ability to engage effortlessly with senior leaders and executives and provide robust, transparent and sound strategic procurement adviceWorking with usAt WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders. Whats next?Applications close at 11:00pm on Friday 1st August. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.For further enquiries please contact Natasha Zaluski via email natasha_zaluski@worksafe.vic.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr