About You

As Vendor Manager, Corporate Services (Procurement), you will be involved in the continued development and implementation of the RMIT Vendor Management Framework to track and monitor the performance and contractual obligations for Corporate Services and Academic & Student Support Services vendors at RMIT University.

You will be responsible for managing the relationships with these vendors and ensuring adherence to all strategic, tactical, operational and performance objectives, including adherence to financial commitments and operational expenditure that is associated with the delivery. You will also identify and implement opportunities for vendor relationship improvements, value-adds, innovations and student-industry engagements.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Experience in managing multiple complex contracts utilising standardised policy and procedure whilst still delivering commercial outcomes, ideally within a travel and/or Human Resources discipline.
* Strong leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment within a matrix environment.
* Demonstrated expertise in strategic vendor and stakeholder management.
* Proven ability in vendor and performance management framework development & implementation using analytics and leading practice tools.
* Track record of developing and delivering on substantial and sustainable commercial benefits.
* Strong commercial awareness skills and an ability to apply this to the Education sector, acknowledging difference and similarities.
* Demonstrated ability to manage and lead suppliers at senior management level to deliver high performing supply chains.

About the Procurement Group

Procurement Group is a small but focussed group reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President Resources. The role of Procurement is to review sourcing and procurement options across the university. Key issues addressed are:

* Identifying cost improvement initiatives across the university spend.
* Rationalising vendor base.
* Negotiating and establishing major RMIT group contracts based on combined purchasing power.
* Enabling the procurement process and policies through both systems and controls.
* Using and leveraging group contracts to provide savings.
* Managing strategic vendor relationships and panel agreements.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Kassie McKnight (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email kassie.mcknight@rmit.edu.au

HEW 9 – Vendor Manager, Corporate Services (Procurement)

Applications close on Tuesday, 15th February at 11.59pm.

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19