Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

We Are Fujitsu

We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organisations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and expertise, continuously working to contribute to the growth of society and our customers.

The Senior Procurement Specialist will work closely with various stakeholders, including Heads of Business Units and Senior Management, Project Managers, IT teams, and suppliers to ensure the procurement framework is efficient and effective from a speed, cost, and risk perspective.

The role will work collaboratively with local management teams to identify opportunities and implement solutions to enable the overall delivery of Fujitsus solutions. You will also act as the SME on procurement policies & procedures to ensure the business operates efficiently and effectively.

About The Role

• Lead procurement strategies for business units and sourcing activities across Australia & New Zealand. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement needs are accurately met
• Undertake business requirements definition, supply market trend analysis and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions
• Develop, co-ordinate and lead sourcing activities to establish supply arrangements that meet business needs
• Develop strategic proposals and deliver presentations to senior leadership for endorsement
• Support and align business & procurement requirements between local business and global supply chain unit teams
• Plan and lead contract negotiations and review of supply arrangements to deliver value for money procurement outcomes
• Partner with staff from across the organisation providing high level advice and guidance to build expertise in procurement, provide governance and improve procurement practice and outcomes

About You

• Minimum of 5 years in Procurement or Supply Chain
• Qualifications in Business, Law, Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred
• Procurement experience ideally across both direct and indirect categories
• Advanced procurement Skills, specifically in supplier management
• Demonstrated contract negotiation and management capability
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills

Why Fujitsu?

We are an organisation with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.

• We put people first. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and our AWEI Gold Employer status and Rainbow Tick certification for LGBTI+ inclusion show that we value an inclusive culture.
• We offer tailored career paths across our global organisation to support your professional and personal growth.
• Our customers trust us. We have an excellent reputation across the region and globally.
• Best in class reward and recognition programs flexible work, volunteering leave and more.
• We live our values of aspiration, trust and empathy, all day, every day.

As an inclusive employer, Fujitsu aims to recruit a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our purpose. In line with our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, we welcome applications from women and gender-diverse people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Māori and Pacific people; LGBTI+ people; people with a disability; culturally and linguistically diverse people; and veterans and emergency responders. Transgender and gender-diverse applicants can request a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions to assist with the recruitment journey by emailing careersapac@fujitsu.com.

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes so if this resonates with you, then please apply. For more information, please email careersapac@fujitsu.com.

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