Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Job Title

Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Job Description Summary

The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager role is supporting the Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, responsible for the sourcing, negotiating, procurement and management of high-quality property and facilities management related goods, materials, and services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager with development and annual reviews of the Procurement Plan and Strategies in alignment with the Head Agreement and client policies.

• Source, negotiate, procure, and manage services, materials and or goods tailored to each Entity.

• Manage Transition-in and Transition-out activities for procured services.

• Achieve an annual % reduction based on contractual targets in controllable operating expenses through process improvements, innovation and contract and purchasing volume aggregation.

• Maintain comprehensive records including the Procurement Pipelines, communications, background data, RFx documents, submissions, evaluations, recommendation, award, and contracts’ database.

• Build close relationships with internal client and external (other C&W teams and Central Procurement Team) stakeholders.

• Cultivate and manage contractor relationships to ensure contractual requirements are delivered and adhered to. Conduct contractor performance meetings.

• Lead engagement with Indigenous owned business and diverse suppliers.

• Manage and develop team members effectively, actively supporting C&W DEI goals.

• Adherence to C&W Global Policies including but not limited to: Code of Business Conduct, Vendor Supplier Integrity, Due Diligence, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Health and Safety.

Required Competencies:

• Contractor Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with contractors to ensure delivery of contractual obligations.

• Procurement Expertise: Proficiency in sourcing, negotiating, procuring, and managing contracted services.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess spend, market trends, benchmarks, and supplier markets to drive informed procurement strategies.

• Cost Management: Skills in achieving cost reductions through process improvements, innovation, and contract aggregation.

• Negotiating Skills: Demonstrated strong ability to negotiate prices, volumes, and commercial terms with suppliers.

Background and Experience

• Procurement and Supply Chain Management: At least 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field specific to building services (Hard & Soft) and preferably in a managerial or supervisory role. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the Procurement Life Cycle. Previous experience in federal agencies would be advantageous.

• Contractor Management: Proven experience in developing KPIs, SLAs, Scopes of Works, and monitoring contractor performance against contractual obligations.

• Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret financial data, understanding financial consequences, evaluating financial performance, assessing financial results and proven cost reduction achievements.

• Supplier Diversity: Experience in promoting and engaging diverse suppliers.

• Systems and software:

  • Advanced eTendering platform (i.e. Tenderlink)

  • Intermediate MS Office excel, word, power point,

  • Knowledge of PowerBI/ Triana reporting, Sharepoint, Teams

  • Advantageous - Rapid Global, JDE, Converga

• Leadership and People Management: Proven ability to lead, coach, manage and develop team members.

Candidate Required Skills:

• Time management

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ability to prioritise

• Ability to multitask

Preferred Requirements:

• Australian Citizenship preferred.

• Holds or must be willing to obtain a security clearance

• Location: Canberra – preferred but open to applicants across state of Australia – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from

• Being part of a growing global company that is committed to Diversity and Inclusion

• Offer a unique opportunity to grow professionally and take on a leadership position. You’ll have the chance to build and lead a team, guiding them to success while shaping your own career trajectory.

• This position allows you to make a positive difference on both a personal and organizational level – as you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees, the environment and the community.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but everyday. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us!

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

We are committed to keeping you, our workplaces and our client spaces safe & healthy.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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