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Australia, Bundoora

Director, Strategic Procurement


	Executive position
	3 – 5 year contract
	Strategy Focus and Delivery


The Director, Strategic Procurement is responsible for the success of the procurement function and will work closely with other commercial and business service functions within the Procurement and Business Services (PBS) team. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Procurement and Business Services, this position will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality procurement strategy, governance integrity, commercial best value, and executive quality reporting.

What we are looking for in this role: 


	A strong track record of diverse, high quality, fit for purpose sourcing strategy execution.
	Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, extending to senior executives, business unit leaders, and key suppliers.
	Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
	Demonstrated ability to provide strategic insight and detailed inquiry to project, program and portfolio oversight.
	Exceptional engagement and communications skills. 
	Proven capability to prioritise and adapt to deliver outstanding operational and commercial outcomes in a complex environment.
	Achieve best value strategic sourcing outcomes, measured through bottom line benefits, cost avoidance, performance improvements, and sustained business benefit.\


The requirements to succeed, in this role are:


	Significant Strategic Procurement experience and sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary strategic procurement approaches.
	Ability to effectively develop, communicate and present complex business case / procurement strategy proposals.
	Ability to take responsibility for delivery of programs of work that are impactful at an organisational level.
	Demonstrated capacity to collaborate and maintain strong and productive relationships with supply partners, teams, peers and stakeholders at all levels.
	Highly developed consulting, interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
	Demonstrated capacity for analytical and conceptual thought in the diagnosis of problems and in providing innovative, timely, relevant and practical solutions.
	Strong consultative capability and the ability to consistently offer expert commercial and strategic procurement advice to achieve best value outcomes.
	Develop effective and efficient procurement process, track, measure and report procurement effectiveness.
	Identification of commercial and operational efficiency improvement opportunities. Manage implementation.
	Oversee the financial interface of procurement, ensuring budgetary compliance, and providing regular reports to senior management.


Join Our Team: At La Trobe University, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. If you are passionate about cyber security and driven to make a positive impact in the higher education sector, we want to hear from you.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:  

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

 Apply Now: To apply for this exciting opportunity, please:

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining;


	Provide an example on how procurement influenced decisions and strategy to the business and what was the outcome?
	What attracts you to the Higher Education sector?


(Please note no more than 2 pages.)

Recruitment Enquiries:  Peter Andreopoulos P.Andreopoulos@latrobe.edu.au

Email:  P.Andreopoulos@latrobe.edu.au

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 19th January 2025

 Position Description below:

50148224 PD Director Strategic Procurement ESMC1.docx

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

 All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.




La Trobe University

United Kingdom, Glasgow

Closing date: 27/01/2025
Salary Range: £32,296 - £33,882
FTE: 1 (35hours/week)
Term: Fixed (6 months)

We are seeking a Research Assistant to work in the marine modelling group of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The successful candidates will join our team working on applying and extending the scope of the StrathE2E marine ecosystem model for regions of the Atlantic Ocean (https://outreach.mathstat.strath.ac.uk/apps/StrathE2EApp/), contributing to research being carried out in the Mission Atlantic (https://missionatlantic.eu) research programme.

The successful applicants will have obtained at least an honours degree and preferably a Masters in a quantitative field of marine environmental science. They will need to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of research on marine fisheries and/or climate change, and their effects on food webs and the marine environment. They will also show an aptitude for writing research reports, and have experience of coding in R.

For any informal enquiries, please contact Chancellors fellow, Jack Laverick (jack.laverick@strath.ac.uk)

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University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Southampton

We are delighted to welcome applications for the position of Research Fellow within the Integrating Citizen Deliberation for Impact (i4i) project, an international collaboration to examine the variety of ways that national and subnational European climate assemblies have been differently connected to their respective political-administrative systems and how this shapes their polity, policy and political impacts (see: https://i4i-project.com/).

The post holder will develop the cross-cutting conceptual schemes and empirical analyses that unite the different work packages of the project. This will primarily include carrying out a comparative analysis of the integration and impacts of European climate assemblies and writing academic outputs that conceptualise integration and impacts of public participation, as well as presenting the findings of the empirical analysis of the relationship between the two. This work will be carried out under the supervision of Rikki Dean (principal investigator of the project).

This research position will be based in the Department of Politics and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Southampton where Dr Dean is based. You will join a team of researchers based across the UK, Belgium, Germany and Poland, as well as a supportive Department that contains the largest concentration of democratic innovations scholars in Europe.

To be successful in either role you will have completed your PhD in a relevant discipline before April 2025 (or equivalent professional qualifications). You will have facility with building theoretical frameworks, as well as an interest in mixed-methods research; have the ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team; and have the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer review publication. Knowledge and experience of the subfield of democratic innovations and with using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is desirable.

The Research Fellow post is full-time for a fixed term until 30/04/2027 with a negotiable start date, but with an early start date being preferred.

The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rikki Dean, email: r.j.dean@soton.ac.uk.


University of Southampton

Australia, Melbourne

We are seeking a highlight motivated and experienced Course Coordinator to lead the development of a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. The ideal candidate will be a visionary academic leader with a deep commitment to early childhood education, possessing the expertise to design, develop, and implement a robust curriculum that meets the highest standards of excellence. This leadership role involves academic management, program development, accreditation processes, and fostering partnerships within and beyond the education sector.

About Harrow Institute:

Harrow Institute is a forward-thinking and innovative private education provider committed to delivering exceptional graduate and postgraduate education in Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development: Lead the development of a comprehensive and innovative curriculum for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, ensuring alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements.

Academic Leadership: Provide academic leadership, including the mentorship of academic members, overseeing academic quality, and fostering an environment of research and learning.

Accreditation and Compliance: Navigate the accreditation process with relevant bodies, ensuring the program meets all regulatory standards and requirements for early childhood education in Australia.

Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders including industry partners, community organisations, and academic institutions to enhance the program's relevance and impact.

Scholarship and Innovation: Encourage and lead scholarship initiatives related to early childhood education, contributing to the body of knowledge and the institute's reputation.

Student Success: Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student success, retention, and graduate outcomes.

Core selection criteria:

Education: A PhD in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution or a PhD candidate in Early Childhood Education with substantial experience in academia.

Experience: At least three years of academic management experience within the higher education sector specialised in Early Childhood Education in Australia, with a proven track record in program development and leadership.

Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills; a deep understanding of early childhood education principles and practices; familiarity with accreditation processes and requirements in Australia.

Attributes: A visionary leader with a passion for education innovation, a commitment to excellence, and an ability to inspire others.  

How to Apply:

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, and a statement addressing the key selection criteria outlined in this position description. Applications should be sent to harrow@lizlegal.com.

Application Deadline: 20 January 2025

Harrow Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates, including those with different levels of experience, and from all sections of the community.

Applicants must hold a valid visa to work in Australia.


Harrow Institute

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Salary £37,999 - £40,247 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Package Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type Professional Services Date posted 18/12/2024 Job reference REQ000228 Attachments attachmentAlumni Engagement Manager - JDPS - Dec 24.pdf Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Hired team to join us on a fixed-term contract as an Alumni Engagement Manager.

Hired provides careers, employability and placement services to our students and supports our alumni. You will be based in the beautiful Baskerville House and will lead on the operational delivery of our Alumni Engagement Strategy.

You will be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholder engagement and will champion alumni activities across the University. A key element of the role will be developing and implementing a programme of events, volunteering opportunities and communications, to support and engage our diverse global alumni community.

The postholder will have experience of working within alumni relations within the HE sector along with experience of developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies.

It is an exciting time to join the university and be involved in shaping future generations by showcasing the amazing achievements of our alumni.

The role is full time, fixed term (up to 12 months)

Standard Information

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.


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