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Job Title
Manager, Procurement & Strategic Asset ManagementJob Description
Join a leading research organisation where procurement and strategic asset management play a critical role in enabling innovation and growth.
About the Position
The Manager, Procurement and Strategic Asset Management will lead enterprise procurement planning, strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, commercial risk oversight, and procurement transformation initiatives, while establishing performance frameworks that enhance value delivery, governance and compliance. You will lead a team of four Procurement professionals working across a complex, high-value procurement portfolio including goods and services.
At the same time, you will be accountable for the Institute’s Asset Master Plan, leading asset lifecycle management, long-term renewal strategies, capital investment planning and asset optimisation across scientific, infrastructure and technology portfolios. Working closely with Executive and Scientific leaders, Facilities Management, Safety, Operational Staff, ITS, Finance and key Professional Services stakeholders, you will translate asset priorities into sustainable capital investment programs, provide expert advice on funding and whole-of-life asset costs, and ensure procurement and investment decisions are underpinned by robust governance, transparent reporting and evidence-based decision making.
Who are you
You are a strategic leader with expertise in procurement, commercial management and asset stewardship. You excel at delivering sound commercial outcomes, optimising organisational assets, and providing trusted advice that supports informed decision-making and the successful achievement of strategic objectives
Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
Post graduate qualification in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Engineering, Asset Management or related discipline.
Professional procurement or asset management certification.
Extensive experience in strategic procurement, commercial management and asset management.
Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement and contract portfolios.
Personal Qualities:
Strategic and forward-thinking leader with the ability to translate organisational objectives into integrated procurement and asset management outcomes.
Highly developed commercial acumen, with strong negotiation capability and a focus on delivering sustainable value and optimising organisational expenditure
Please refer to the position description for full key selection criteria.
Terms of Appointment
This position is ongoing in a full-time capacity. Salary PSE 9 $141,910 to $153,610. Salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.
General enquiries can be directed to recruitment@wehi.edu.au.
A position description is available here.
How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.
Application Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 7 September 2026; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and WEHI reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.
