IT Procurement & Sourcing Specialist
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Job no: 563807
Work type: Full Time
Location: Homebush West
Categories: Information Technology
- Based at Silverwater with street parking available
- Access to Udemy an online training platform with over 5,500 courses
- Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation
As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of IT Procurement and Commercial Services and based onsite at our corporate office in Silverwater, you will be responsible for supporting the organisation to achieve operational goals through the delivery of commercially astute and efficient Contracts. You will ensure the delivery of end-to-end Procurement activities in consultation with key stakeholders to deliver sustainable.
Responsibilities include;
- Lead the engagement of technology vendors, including market evaluation and vendor assessment.
- Establish and nurture strong vendor relationships, negotiate value solutions, ensure seamless collaboration for supply, quality, and innovation, and provide end-to-end contract management support.
- Manage all sourcing activities including RFx development, RFx management, commercial negotiation, drafting decision papers and RFx Compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with the GM of Legal on contract negotiation and drafting, execute approved contracts, and maintain accurate records of all contracts, renewals, and activities in line with organisational policies and frameworks.
- Identify appropriate contracting method (MSA, MCA, SaaS, etc.) and collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to capture and address business requirements in all contracts.
- Lead contract renewals, contract variation management, contract termination and demand / pipeline management.
- Lead the preparation of RFX documentation and manage the vendor engagement process, providing evaluations and information for business cases and steering committees.
- Collaborate with the Project Management Office to ensure vendor selection and onboarding align with approved frameworks and policies and ensure all agreements and supporting documents are consistent with progress payments and budgets.
- Provide contract status reports for management review and assist in preparing and managing the OPEX budget for technical services.
- Identify and collaborate on process improvement opportunities, while monitoring industry best practices to enhance current processes.
About you
You will be an experienced professional in IT Procurement, Category Management, Contracts, or Commercial roles, with a relevant tertiary qualification. Your expertise includes negotiating and drafting technology contracts, covering all commercial and legal terms for IT hardware, software, and services.
You will also have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong collaboration, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation abilities, combined with expert planning and execution skills.
- Technical writing and documentation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, along with developed decision making and adaptability skills.
This opportunity will provide:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
- A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
- Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.
Have we got your interest?
Apply now to be considered to join our dedicated team.
Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.
Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.
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