National Procurement Manager

WHO WE ARE? 

Scape’s vision is to be the Earth’s best living company (so you can see straight off the bat we are a conservative bunch!). We are a leading provider of student accommodation in Australia. We currently have the capacity to provide a home to 20,000 students (and are growing) and we don't simply provide a bed and roof; we also provide a unique, amazing experience and a safe environment to help students make the most of their studies. 

THE ROLE

The Group Procurement Manager is responsible for the design, develop and implementation of a nationwide program to improve efficiency and sustainability across our Procurement and Supply Chain model. This role will have full accountability for developing the strategy, operating framework and team structure to deliver a centralised and integrated procurement function that will work with all business units to unlock potential and deliver real value to them individually and the business collectively.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

You will have experience in developing appropriate business unit category and vendor spend strategies aligning to the group's category strategy. You will be confident in contributing to negotiations with providers to secure cost savings across the business; lead procurement evaluations; develop vendor management processes and reporting and ensure compliance with company procurement policies.

• Lead and manage the Scape’s procurement function, including creating and implementing a procurement strategic plan;
• Provide specialist, technical advice and guidance to business areas in relation to all procurement activities;
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, key suppliers and vendors;
• Oversee procurement activities across various categories, ensuring effective sourcing and procurement processes;
• Design and deliver training programs to ensure that they meet the needs of the business and equip Operational team members with the necessary skills to perform their role well in line with our Procurement Policy;
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, policies, and processes to achieve efficiencies and better outcomes for Scape;
• Build a strong understanding and capability on all systems, platforms, tools required to deliver a successful procurement implementation across Scape;
• Contribute to regular reports provided to key internal and external stakeholders regarding training provided and Scape’s compliance with various regulations, legislation, or policies.

PERKS & BENEFITS

At Scape, we’re all about creating and sharing good vibes. Below are just some of the scape-tastic perks of joining our team:

• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Insurance discounts up to 10% (Bupa, nib, and NobleOak)
• A month dedicated to your well-being and health (plus a day off to celebrate however you want)
• ‘Escapes’ – stay at any of our buildings in any state for up to 5 nights free of charge
• Passionate work environment
• Birthday leave
• Generous referral bonuses (up to $5k)
• EAP & Headspace (mental health, nutrition, finance support & more)
• Sonder & Duress support
• Wednesday Yoga on the terrace
• 4:30 pm Friday finish (social event)
• Quarterly-themed events
• Scape merch
• Anytime Fitness corporate discount

THE FINE PRINT 

At Scape we honor and welcome our rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated. 

This is a great time to be joining a growing business, that is willing and able to make a difference for our student residents, stakeholders and the community as a whole.  

Please note that we will review applications and contact candidates on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply for this opportunity, the better!  

If you feel you would like to join our team, apply now with your CV and 1-page cover letter! 

No agencies please.