Head Of Procurement & Property
job description
- Highly regarded volunteer-based humanitarian organisation
- Enhance a culture of transformational change
- Hybrid working from Melbourne or Sydney
About the organisation
The Australian Red Cross (ARC) is a humanitarian aid and community services charity in Australia, and part of the International Red Cross movement. ARC provides a range of services and programmes, including international aid across the Asia-Pacific region, international humanitarian law advocacy, migration support, emergency management and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth, families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Guided by the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, ARC is a non-religious, neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organisation.
About the role
Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Procurement and Property is a newly created and pivotal role within the finance leadership team. The appointee will be responsible for delivering substantial value to the organisation through effective sourcing activities, managing a diverse portfolio of properties, and developing positive relationships with key external partners with a keen focus on the 'total cost' of business operations. The role will be instrumental in developing and executing strategic sourcing and property plans and driving the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, whilst in parallel to the overall management of property and procurement functions. The Head of Procurement and Property will play a significant part in delivering strategic outcomes that ensure financial sustainability, compliance, and positively position ARC within the community.
About you
You are an engaging and empathetic leader with proven experience in leading a procurement and property function, with a strong understanding of 'what good looks like' across sourcing, contract management, competitive price analysis, leasing and supplier management. Leading by example, you thrive in promoting innovative work habits and behaviours and are proficient in coaching and developing experienced and diverse multi-discipline teams. Leveraging your passion for cross functional engagement, transformation and delivering best practice you will be motivated to play a critical leadership role in an organisation with an inspiring purpose, bringing people and communities together in a time of need.
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