Senior Contracts & Procurement Adviser - Corporate Digital / Australia

On behalf of our client, a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently recruiting a Senior Contracts & Procurement Adviser – Corporate Digital for a 12 month contract. Luxurious premises in the Perth CBD! You will work closely with Corporate stakeholders to provide contracting and procurement support across the portfolio of corporate and software categories. They will ensure that all sourcing projects are in line with the Corporate category plan and in alignment with the Corporate sourcing strategy.

About this role:

You will be responsible for: Provide Corporate contracting and procurement expertise using a competitive sourcing methodology and effective management of supplier relationshipsProvide support and input to the Corporate Services - Software and Subscription portfolioEnsure the vendor performance is reviewed with the support of the Company RepresentativeLead the source to contract process, including tender preparation, evaluation and negotiation, and Contract AwardAct as a focal point for Corporate C&P in Australia, and works collaboratively with key Corporate stakeholders in Australia, and at times in USAMaintain relationships with Corporate stakeholders to understand their business needs, proactively identify sourcing and contract value opportunities, and implement strategies to maximise savingsLeverage market intelligence to evaluate, negotiate, and manage annual price fluctuationsPartner with Legal and other support functions to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures, both internal and externalManage contract life cycle for a portfolio of agreements within area of responsibilityInitiate, organise and lead the negotiations with suppliers according to the desired objectivesMonitor savings and overall performance of the sourcing projects (measures, demonstrates and reports savings generated by the Sourcing projects and negotiations)Comply with Local Procurement practices and opportunities around maximising social value initiatives with suppliers

What you need to bring:

Bachelor in Business / Computer Science / IT - preferred or equivalent experienceExtensive Professional experience in Corporate Services ProcurementStrong Procurement, Legal, Corporate and IT knowledgeSound knowledge of Corporate and IT Supplier baseExperience with RFP sourcing process; experience in Corporate agreements, software licences, software as a Service, Cloud (PaaS, IaaS), IT servicesConfident negotiation techniques - ability to build and select the best compromiseTake action to deliver the best possible results while assuming ownership and accountability with strong partnership with stakeholders and suppliersCreate effective cooperation and added value by understanding and considering the needs of customers, patients and colleagues and creating a positive environmentAdapt to new situations to take advantage of emerging opportunities or to optimise current ways of working

Benefits:

Unique opportunity to work with this Global Oil & Gas Energy Company!Excellent negotiable day rate!12 month contract opportunity!