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Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Job Title: Procurement and Contracts Specialist
Contract Type: Temporary/Contract Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 410034
Contact Name: Ali Kimmorley
Contact Email: alik@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: November 29, 2021 10:00

Job Description

Our client is seeking a dynamic Procurement & Contracts Specialist who is excited by meeting tight deadlines whilst maintaining rigorous attention to detail, to assist with procurement, tender management, review and renewal process for its commercial contracts across infrastructure, service, labour & equipment hire areas.

Commencement can take place either prior to Christmas or early New Year and is offered as a 3-4 month temporary position, with potential extension as our client confirms their ongoing permanent structure of the team.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Requesting and obtaining quotations from suppliers for items that require procurement, overhaul or repair

  • Reporting on procurement and inventory to internal stakeholders

  • Maintaining strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure that quality, on-time delivery and service levels are met

  • Identify contracts due for review or renewal

  • Identify and implement initiatives to ensure contract best practice

  • Ensure supplier performance management and compliance is in line with contractual agreements

  • Deliver value and maximise savings and efficiencies through the contract agreements

  • Risk management across the contract spend.

To be considered you will need:  

  • In-depth experience and knowledge of procurement and contracting principles and practices, preferably from a manufacturing, mining, engineering or industrial environment

  • A strong understanding of procurement and commercial requirements and risks associated with contracts and their management

  • Tertiary qualifications

  
The position is offered as a daily temporary rate of approximately $580 - $640 per day plus super, dependent on experience.
  
If you are ready to take on this challenge and love the idea of working for a well-known and dynamic organisation, apply now or call Ali Kimmorley on 02 4927 2006 for a confidential discussion.  Alternatively click ‘apply now’ and forward your CV. 

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