ICT Procurement LeadWe are:We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability. We call ourselves #teampossible!Endeavour Foundation supports people with disability to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. Our 5,000 strong team operates over 300 sites in the heart of local communities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria where we offer choice, opportunities and personalised support in the key areas of home, work, learning and community participation. While we have been around for over 65 years, we understand the importance of continuing to imagine what’s possible and look to inspire our customers and our people to re-define the possibilities. We are passionate and committed to securing high performing team members who will embrace and drive our purpose and values forward.The Role:As a ICT Procurement Lead, your role is to lead the development, implementation and on-going management of category strategies including sourcing and contract execution (pre-award). This is to deliver sustained value to Endeavour Foundation service groups and the business overall.This role will engage senior stakeholders within our business and negotiate with global and local suppliers to assist in delivering leading services to our stakeholders and clients. In addition, the role will support the development of the procurement function capability.The role will work closely with the ICT Operations Manager and ICT Vendor and Contracts Lead in successfully implementing and managing ICT contracts and agreements across the organisation.Key success areas;Manage the design, development and implementation of procurement and category strategies that deliver long-term value and benefits to the organisation.Deliver procurement projects such as strategic sourcing, efficiency and service improvement projects across the organisation.Manage sourcing projects and negotiations, including but not limited to developing procurement plans, sourcing documentation, facilitating sourcing evaluations, execution of contracts and supply arrangements and support implementation of supplier contracts to ensure business needs and objectives are achieved and sought benefits delivered (financial and non-financial).Facilitate or chair monthly key stakeholder meetings.Support procurement to implement its procurement capability roadmap and manage the business as usual activities such as business inquiries, contract management system administration, reporting and occasionally more transactional activities.Monitor, manage and escalate any issues and risks relating to procurement performance of suppliers or business areas to minimise risk. All about you:Minimum 5 years’ experience performing a similar role for a medium to large organisation. Ideally in a category management team.Experience in ICT Categories such as software, hardware, telecommunications and ICT Services will be highly regarded.Previous experience with Management Consulting, Project Management, Commercial Analyst/Manager or Project Delivery roles will be considered.Empathetic and with strong interpersonal skills; able to influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.Highly adaptable and flexible; able to adjust quickly to new situations and changing priorities.Facilitation and influencing skills to influence policies and procedures to achieve desired business outcomes.What we offer you:Attractive salary packaging and novated leasing optionsCorporate health insurance plans, and discounts with our corporate partnersOngoing professional developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramArrange of different roster arrangementsPaid parental leaveOnsite cafeOnsite secure car park optionsHow you can join #team possible:Please include a written statement, outlining your suitability (including examples), and why you are interested in this role. It is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, highlighting your transferable skills and experience including what you'll bring to the role and what you'll get out of it.Before commencing with Endeavour Foundation you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and hold or be willing to obtain a positive notice from Disability Services (Yellow Card) and Working with Children Check (Blue card).Endeavour Foundation welcomes the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability because it will provide a platform for people to be heard and seek justice. Everyone within our community is expected to act in a way that protects and supports the human rights of people with disability - this is our highest priority. Click here for more information. AUDAustralia - QLDBrisbaneCannon Hill4170