At Aruma, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our Aruma team.

When you're part of the Aruma team, you're not just supporting people. You're pioneering new paths, challenging assumptions, daring to think differently, and telling society to raise its bar higher.

We are seeking a dedicated and bold Procurement Manager to be responsible for developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement management process for the purchase of goods and services for Aruma This role is initially a 4 months FTC with the view of going permanent.

You will be reporting to the General Manager - Commercial to assist other Commercial team members and colleagues with procurement processes, develop and/or update procurement policies and procedures; and develop a centralised procurement program that supports Aruma's acquisition and management of goods and service to add value and efficiency to the organisation.

What success looks like…

• Design an ongoing procurement operating model to deliver drive and deliver value for operations and our customers
• Review current Procurement and Contract management arrangements and develop a plan to achieve efficiencies, effectiveness, compliance and value for money
• Develop Purchasing and Procurement policies and procedures that may include: arrangements for different supplier types, purchasing levels, capital and non-capital purchases and items that must go to tender
• Establish document library that should include: contract templates, standard T&C's, preferred supplier agreement and all tender related documentation
• Develop and implement a preferred supplier strategy and project plan to ensure value for money
• Benchmark costs both internally between services, businesses and externally

Skills and experience that make you stand out…

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, management or business administration
• 5-8 years proven experience managing procurement function, supply chain operations, with at least 2 years supervisory experience
• Demonstrable experience having set up a procurement function and/or having introduced procurement principles to a business
• Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development and compliance
• Experience with building a vendor program
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Be part of this dedicated, collaborative organisation and make a difference! We offer the benefits of flexibility, ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities, a competitive salary and the option of salary packaging.