September 10, 2024

Evolve FM

Canberra

FULL TIME

Procurement Manager

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Indigenous company.
Full-time position
Immediate start, flexible work environment, great leadership and culture

Make your mark with an award-winning Indigenous company and contribute to excellence in service delivery.

About Evolve FM ...

Evolve FM is the only Indigenous full-service property and integrated facilities management company in Australia and is Australia’s only Indigenous property services provider under the whole of Australian Government property services arrangement. With a vision of “Equity through Opportunity”, Evolve FM seeks to use the medium of first-class property services to provide employment and economic opportunities for Australia’s first peoples, while being open to employees of all backgrounds and aspirations.

Evolve FM is an inclusive, welcoming, flexible, and empathetic workplace where you can bring your whole self to work and balance your commitments and responsibilities outside work.

Evolve FM operates in the Commercial Real Estate sector and has the backing of two industry-leading organisations in Indigenous-owned construction and services company Pacific Services Group Holdings (PSGH) and global real estate firm Jones Lang La Salle (JLL). We deliver for our clients best-in-class property and facilities management services. Our innovative approach and service quality were recognised in the ACT Telstra Business Awards, where we were awarded the ACT Winner for Indigenous Excellence.

We are also a multi-award-winning Supply Nation Certified Supplier, and we are always looking for great people to join our team!

About our opportunities.....

We have an opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager is responsible for providing outstanding client service by actively supporting the Government client’s procurement processes, ensuring all procurement activities meet Evolve FM’s business and corporate objectives as well as the requirements of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP).

Key responsibilities will include:

Lead specialist procurement input, thinking in support of Evolve Fm and the account leadership
Develop annual Procurement Plan in accordance with client requirements and Category strategy, obtain signoff , and implement agreed Procurement Plan
Execute Procurement Plan in a timely manner
Run effective and ethical sourcing activities to achieve the timely and cost effective provision of all goods and services
Negotiate contractual conditions which achieve the optimal outcomes for cost, service level and risk
Engage stakeholders throughout each procurement process to manage change and buy-in
If required, measure the status and level of service provided against the formal performance management requirements of contract
Ensure that the contractual obligations of the supplier, Evolve FM, and clients are reflected in contractual documentation that is maintained to the highest standard
Share knowledge, learning and leverage with the rest of the Evolve Fm community
Develop the procurement strategies and execute all procurement related activities to meet the business and corporate objectives of both EVOLVE FM and clients
Ability to manage a variety of complex projects and issues concurrently
Ability to manage stakeholders in a complex environment

See attached Position Description for a full list of responsibilities

About you ...

We are seeking a contracts/ procurement Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering best practice and quality to the organisation, your team and clients and who thrives on building relationships and providing service excellence.

Proactive with a keen eye for detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities, while possessing a can-do attitude; our ideal candidate will have the following experience:

Proven experience in management/ specialist role with a fast paced and complex environment.
Knowledge of work health and safety requirements
Track record of excellent stakeholder engagement, with a strong client focus, and dealing with people with different skill sets and responsibilities
Highly developed problem solving, process improvement, analytical, communication and customer service skills
Experience contributing to a culture of inclusion and high performance
Procurement experience in the government, property, facilities or project management sector along with knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Indigenous Procurement Policy would be highly regarded as would tertiary Qualifications in a related field Relevant tertiary and/ or CIPS qualifications

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

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