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Geelong, Vic, Au

Geelong, Vic, Au

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

• Lead the design and execution of high value and complex ICT procurement activities.• Provide definitive and expert advice and support to the business regarding all aspects of ICT procurement to deliver value for money, including; planning, sourcing, contract award and contract management. • Oversee the provision of specialist advice by procurement specialists in relation to ICT procurement activities.• Provide strategic advice to the TAC Leadership Team on commercial and vendor… Show more • Lead the design and execution of high value and complex ICT procurement activities.• Provide definitive and expert advice and support to the business regarding all aspects of ICT procurement to deliver value for money, including; planning, sourcing, contract award and contract management. • Oversee the provision of specialist advice by procurement specialists in relation to ICT procurement activities.• Provide strategic advice to the TAC Leadership Team on commercial and vendor issues.• Manage multiple and diverse customer relationships so as to understand the varied and diverse range of issues, goods and services, ensuring the TAC continues to receive the highest level of vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for the ICT procurement category, key vendors and associated contracts.• Develop strategies to minimise ICT purchasing non-compliance, and to leverage continuous improvement opportunities based on the identification of ICT industry trends and developments.• Oversee and provide quality assurance for Strategic Contracts, which are within the ICT portfolio.• Monitor low-moderate value and complexity procurement activities and, where necessary, audit procurement activity to ensure compliance with the TAC’s Procurement Framework and applicable Victorian Government procurement policies.• Lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations and the resolution of vendor disputes.• Identify and coordinate ICT Procurement work for the TAC to enable delivery of strategic priorities• Actively manage, mentor, coach and supervise the ICT procurement specialists. Show less

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

• Led major end-to-end RFx processes for the procurement of new software, software renewal and/or replacement.• Analysed and provided recommendations on the software category and contributed to the re-design of the software procurement and exemption workflows. • Conducted category diagnostics for the software category, including spend analysis, contract status, aggregation opportunities, category drivers and market analysis, strategy for procurement segments within category and… Show more • Led major end-to-end RFx processes for the procurement of new software, software renewal and/or replacement.• Analysed and provided recommendations on the software category and contributed to the re-design of the software procurement and exemption workflows. • Conducted category diagnostics for the software category, including spend analysis, contract status, aggregation opportunities, category drivers and market analysis, strategy for procurement segments within category and identification of savings in alignment with procurement pipeline. Show less

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

• Temporary opportunity at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ADCP) site located in Geelong VIC.• Led the development and implementation of systems, processes and procedures for contract management and compliance at ACDP on behalf of the Business and Infrastructure (CBIS) team. • Acted as conduit between site ACDP CBIS team and national CBIS Contracts & Compliance team in leading procurement and contracting processes for ACDP CBIS team. • Managed a team of two… Show more • Temporary opportunity at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ADCP) site located in Geelong VIC.• Led the development and implementation of systems, processes and procedures for contract management and compliance at ACDP on behalf of the Business and Infrastructure (CBIS) team. • Acted as conduit between site ACDP CBIS team and national CBIS Contracts & Compliance team in leading procurement and contracting processes for ACDP CBIS team. • Managed a team of two conducting purchasing tasks for ACDP site team, including providing day-to-day advice on general purchasing, contract management and acting as a point of escalation. Show less

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

• Temporary opportunity overseeing the facilities maintenance, property leasing/sale and procurement functions for the City. • Led a workforce of approximately 30 staff (with 4 direct reports at Senior Coordinator Level). • Provided representation at executive management level in providing analysis and planning advice on complex and organisational wide procurement and contract management matters (as well as for property leasing/sales and facility management) and advised on suitable… Show more • Temporary opportunity overseeing the facilities maintenance, property leasing/sale and procurement functions for the City. • Led a workforce of approximately 30 staff (with 4 direct reports at Senior Coordinator Level). • Provided representation at executive management level in providing analysis and planning advice on complex and organisational wide procurement and contract management matters (as well as for property leasing/sales and facility management) and advised on suitable procurement solutions. • Worked with department team members to manage change and development by giving balanced and constructive feedback, in partnership with Human Resources and Organisational Development colleagues. Show less

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

• Secondment opportunity to lead the development of the City of Greater Geelong’s contract management framework. • Lead responsibility for providing contract management advice organisation wide, including working closely with Legal Counsel and subject matter experts, to identify contract risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the organisation's interests. • Led the development of the organisation’s contract management framework, with the view to implement a new contract… Show more • Secondment opportunity to lead the development of the City of Greater Geelong’s contract management framework. • Lead responsibility for providing contract management advice organisation wide, including working closely with Legal Counsel and subject matter experts, to identify contract risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the organisation's interests. • Led the development of the organisation’s contract management framework, with the view to implement a new contract management framework and systems to support this. • Worked with contractors to negotiate contract performance and commercial pricing adjustment requests, and subsequently the documenting and rectification (if applicable) of contractor performance. • Implemented process improvements and initiatives to improve the management and delivery of procurement and contract management processes across the organisation. Show less

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

• Led approximately 80 high-value ($100k +) RFx processes including multiple strategic, high profile complex projects in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. • Facilitated above mentioned RFx processes to ensure all prospective suppliers have an equal opportunity to tender or quote and that procurement activities are carried out to attain value for money outcomes. • Developed procurement strategies based on spend and market analysis, negotiating contracts, and… Show more • Led approximately 80 high-value ($100k +) RFx processes including multiple strategic, high profile complex projects in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. • Facilitated above mentioned RFx processes to ensure all prospective suppliers have an equal opportunity to tender or quote and that procurement activities are carried out to attain value for money outcomes. • Developed procurement strategies based on spend and market analysis, negotiating contracts, and developing supplier relationships. • Prepared or review reports recommending the appointment of contractor(s) for consideration by management. • Facilitated education sessions with management and staff to ensure they fully understand purchasing policy and procedures. • Ensured that tendering and contracting undertaken complied with probity principles, legislation, policy and procedures. • Managed the workload and provided advice/point of escalation for four Procurement Specialists in Senior role from June 2020 - June 2022. Show less

Geelong Campuses

• Sourced and governed suppliers and contracts for all the equipment and services required to build and operate the organisation’s ICT environment and provision ICT services. • Administered the preparation, tender/quotation, invitation, evaluation process for relevant tenders/quotes.

Geelong, Warrnambool And Melbourne Campuses

• Initiated liaison with academic staff, researchers and students and regularly consulted with them to provide professional support for their teaching and research information needs. • Monitored areas of research activity in identifying trends in scholarly publication and research. • Designed and delivered innovative digital literacy programs for staff, undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.

Bachelor’S Degree, Commerce

Majors in Supply Chain, Strategic Management, eBusiness and Information Systems

Diploma, Project Management

Managing project scope, time, cost, quality, information, communication, human resources, governance, risk, procurement, integration.

Certificate Iv, Work, Health & Safety (Bsb41419)

- Assist with compliance with WHS laws - Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation process.

Master’S Degree, Information Management

Major in Leadership (including Marketing, Human Resource Management and Project Management).

Legal Research

Short course covering the following topics: - Australian legal system - Principles of legal research - Secondary sources - Legislation.