Procurement Hub Manager

Be challenged and imagine with us

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of procurement within Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS), by playing a key role in the development of a new, centralised procurement hub.

As the Procurement Hub Manager, you will oversee purchasing, management, and performance measurement, driving operational efficiencies and ensuring alignment with strategic policies.

You’ll lead a small team, streamline processes, and make a direct impact on value for money, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, evolving area.

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Hub, ensuring efficient delivery of purchasing activities and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Develop and implement a framework for procurement operations within IFS, driving continuous improvement and best practice.
• Provide quality assurance in relation to policy and compliance, ensuring practices adhere to procurement procedures and governance standards.
• Deliver insights through spend analysis, identifying opportunities for improved value for money and driving operational efficiency.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage a team, allocate resources effectively, and drive performance towards shared goals.
• Strong procurement experience in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on compliance, policy enforcement, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to provide expert advice on procurement processes to help the business achieve better value for money.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $116,596 to $136,030 plus 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed on the attached Position Description.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Beth McDonald, Associate Director, Engagement, Commercial and Business Quality on (02) 4921 6733 or via email at beth.mcdonald@newcastle.edu.au

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Sunday 23 March 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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