Purchasing jobs

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Commercial & Procurement team is looking for a IT Procurement Specialist in our Finance IT team based in Port Kembla NSW, Sydney NSW, or Mount Waverley VIC, with flexible working arrangements available. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity to step into a key role while a team member takes on an internal secondment.

The role of the IT Procurement Specialist is to deliver cost savings and value delivery through innovative procurement, vendor management and strategic sourcing practices. Reporting to the IT Commercial Manager, you will proactively manage IT vendors to improve their performance and deliver value to operations by identifying future sourcing trends, improvement opportunities and ensuring our vendors are assisting with innovating our operations.

In this key role, you will work closely with the IT Commercial team, key internal stakeholders, our outsourced service partners, and Procurement teams. You'll be responsible for the management of supplier relationships and contracts, liaising with IT Managers and IT Project Managers to ensure commercial contracts are delivering the required services.

What Will You Do?

This opportunity will see you collaborate with internal customers to support strategies, operational plans and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll also:

• assist and lead tenders and sourcing projects to deliver optimal sourcing outcomes by analysing the robustness of proposals, validating assumptions and providing recommendations to direct manager and/or IT Lead Team
• lead vendor management to drive vendor performance
• drive contract performance through building strategic partnerships with vendors to improve productivity, improve processes and enhance efficiencies
• lead contract negotiations and implement contracts for allocated mid-tier vendors

More About You

With knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, and specifically embedding IT solutions across a broad range of projects, you will:

• be a clear and influential communicator who is collaborative and adaptable with the ability to build swift trust and meaningful relationships across the business
• hold a tertiary qualification and demonstrate the capability to work independently, take initiative, and lead change that delivers meaningful results
• have demonstrated experience in sourcing, managing vendor relationships, and developing contracts within ICT and professional services environments
• bring proficient experience using SAP and/or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers

Join us, creating strength for the future.