procurement business partner.

Randstad is partnering with a large local council located south of the city.

They are highly regarded for its community engagement, environmental sustainability, urban design, infrastructure projects and transport planning.

Your new role:

Reporting to an experienced procurement, your role will be to conduct all sourcing, project and contract activities with the highest level of probity and integrity. You will play an active role in key projects, and your responsibilities will include:

• Encouraging collaboration between a diverse range of stakeholders and procurement to align objectives and achieve procurement outcomes
• Lead negotiation activities across a range of tenders, including high-value, high-risk procurements
• Instigate, strengthen and maintain quality supplier relationships, assisting existing panel and new suppliers to work with the council to achieve mutually beneficial partnerships and procurement outcomes
• Driving the internal brand of procurement, working proactively and collaboratively with your stakeholders on sourcing and contracts management activities to ensure successful project delivery
• Analysis and reporting of supplier performance, spend, supply chain risks, and contracts management activities to identify opportunities for improvement

What you will need to apply:

• A minimum of 5 years’ strategic procurement experience in public sector, or a complex commercial organisation
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain, contracts management, or similar
• CIPS certification or working toward will be highly regarded
• You will be a progressive individual with a customer-centric mindset, passionate about delivering solutions for both your internal stakeholders and the wider community
• Demonstrable knowledge in understanding of legal and commercial components of contracts
• Ability to start at short notice, and willingness to work on a contract basis highly regarded

With a growth mindset, you will contribute to real change within the community and join a team focused on building positive relationships and empowering their people.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.