Head of Procurement - Property & Facilities Management

About the role

A Melbourne-based Head of Procurement leads property and facilities spend of $150-$200m across three large hospitality and entertainment sites that operate around the clock. Reporting to the CPO, you will lead a team of three across Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, owning the strategy for hard and soft services such as cleaning, laundry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, lifts and energy. The role moves the function from site-based buying to group category management, with a new contract management system and spend reporting in place.

Key responsibilities

• Run an active pipeline of sourcing and contract activity across all sites
• Lead insourcing and outsourcing reviews and reset which services are core and non-core
• Build fit-for-purpose statements of work and supplier frameworks
• Manage supplier relationships and commercial performance across a broad supplier base
• Standardise minor capital spend across sites, such as kitchen equipment specifications
• Develop the team and lift capability across the function
• Work with executive and board stakeholders and site General Managers of Property

Required profile

• 15+ years in procurement, including at least four to five years leading property and facilities categories
• Client-side experience in a complex, multi-site environment such as shopping centres, property groups, airports, hospitals or hospitality
• Relevant tertiary qualification

Required skills

• Strong commercial judgement and a track record of writing statements of work and contract frameworks
• Deep supplier relationship management experience
• Credibility with executive and board stakeholders and confidence with senior operational leaders
• Experience leading and developing a team across multiple locations

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent position with four days in the office, one day from home and regular travel to Sydney and Perth
• Team members enjoy discounted dining across the group's restaurants