ArcBlue is searching for an exceptional Associate Director to join our growing team of ICT Procurement Professionals. The successful candidate will deliver procurement advisory projects to ArcBlue clients across Australia with the potential to support projects across Asia Pacific. Ideally you will be located on the East Coast of Australia but working remotely across all regions.

With procurement expertise and strong experience the Associate Director is required to autonomously manage client relationships and project delivery for clients in areas including (but not limited to) assessment and development of their procurement strategy and capability, procurement strategy implementation, negotiation and other skills development programmes. This may involve leadership and management of project team members and operating without guidance from senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

You will work with a wider team to achieve excellence in client value and will be responsible for project delivery utilisation and output

ICT
Lead large-scale technology-related sourcing events across the Private and Public sector.
Manage complex environments and critical time factors associated with procurement projects.
Uplift procurement function capabilities and contribute to broader technology and procurement transformation programs.
Collaborate with clients to drive efficiency and add value to their organizations.

Client Relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills
Create, participate, engage and facilitate effective presentations
Develop and maintain key client relationships (private and public sector, and Bain)
Manage client relationships
Lead and manage client discussions regarding projects and deliverables
Understand client needs and proposing service strategies
Influences client decision
Identifies and solves potential client relationship issues
Manage expectations on client service
Manage evaluation of success of client service after implementation and offer on-going support

Team Relationships
Manage junior team members on project scope, requirements, content and delivery
Mentor/coach junior team members
Work collaboratively in a team environment
Support peers across ArcBlue

Why Join the ArcBlue Team?

When you join ArcBlue, you will become part of an organisation that is pioneering the future of procurement. Our teams are involved in some of the most innovative projects and programs, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the environment for generations to come.

Internally, we are constantly evolving and improving to provide a great employee experience. With our broad range of services, diverse client base and fun internal growth projects, every day is different at ArcBlue and you will be constantly growing and developing new skills.

We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a company culture that values inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being.

At ArcBlue, we hand-pick our experienced team to be the right fit for our values and our clients' needs. Our experienced procurement team support the delivery of major projects, ensuring effective project delivery while maintaining the highest level of governance. From the feasibility stage through to completion, the success of any major project relies on the selection, engagement and performance of key contractors. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Next Steps

Keen to find out more or would like to apply? Click the 'apply' button, or email Kate via recruitment@arcblue.com.au if you would like more details or would like to discuss opportunity prior to applying.

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