<p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Procurement Manager</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Manuka, Canberra&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time (first contract term 3 years)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>Grade 7 ($138,263 - $149,474 + Superannuation)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55pm, Monday 20 May 2021<br><br></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Role<br></strong></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of strategic procurement: managing end-to-end delivery, providing expert advice, negotiations, and deployment of complex procurement activities.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The overarching objective of this role will be to develop and maintain sound working relationships with current suppliers and identify potential new suppliers to ensure the maintenance of the supply to key clients.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>About you<br></strong></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">We are seeking dynamic, professional that is well-organised and highly motivated. You will have the ability to work autonomously with the ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and experience in building the procurement function from the ground up.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Opportunity to build the procurement function from the ground up</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Attractive remuneration package</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Positive and social work culture</span></li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><br>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to provide technical or specialist advice on the application of CECG policy to complex procurement activities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An ability to project manage and lead the design and implementation of assurance, monitoring, rectification and reporting activities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including drafting accurate and succinct reports and briefings to communicate complex issues</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders, and negotiate and influence outcomes</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High quality organisational and project management skills, including the ability to develop a new team and work program where there is no known precedent</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team of high-performing professionals to create a positive workplace culture</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em><strong>Application Process<br></strong></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Applicants will be required to submit a covering letter outlining briefly the qualifications, skills and experience section in the&nbsp;position description and a current resume.<br></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn please visit the <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website</a> and position description.&nbsp;If you have any questions contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497473/procurement-manager">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>