Procurement Excellence Lead - System Innovation (Victoria)

The Procurement Excellence Lead
- System Innovation is responsible for driving the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of procurement systems and digital capabilities. The role ensures procurement technologies are fit-for-purpose, fully adopted, and value-generating, enabling efficient operations, enhanced insights, and an improved user experience. Responsibilities Procurement Systems Strategy & Innovation
- Define and own the procurement systems roadmap, aligned to procurement and enterprise strategy.
- Identify opportunities to innovate and modernise procurement through digital solutions, automation, and advanced analytics.
- Drive continuous improvement of procurement platforms, ensuring they evolve with business needs.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and tools (e.g., AI, analytics, workflow automation) to enhance procurement performance. System Implementation & Optimisation
- Lead or support end-to-end implementation of procurement systems (e.g., P2P, sourcing, contract lifecycle management, SRM).
- Act as the business process owner for procurement systems, ensuring alignment with standardised ways of working.
- Ensure systems are designed for simplicity, scalability, compliance, and high adoption.
- Manage system configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and release planning. User Adoption & Experience
- Drive strong user adoption through intuitive design, training, and change management.
- Design user‑centric workflows that improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
- Develop training materials, playbooks, and self‑service guidance to support system usage.
- Act as the escalation point for system‑related issues impacting procurement operations. Data, Insights & Value Enablement
- Ensure procurement systems deliver high‑quality, actionable data.
- Enable reporting and analytics to support decision‑making, performance management, and value tracking.
- Partner with Finance and Data teams to align procurement data with enterprise reporting standards.
- Measure and communicate the value delivered through systems innovation. Governance & Risk
- Establish governance for procurement systems, including data standards, access controls, and change management.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and external regulations.
- Manage relationships with system vendors and implementation partners. Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related discipline is required.
- Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in procurement operations, governance, or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are desirable. Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in procurement operations, shared services, or governance roles.
- Proven success in managing procurement execution teams and driving operational performance.
- Strong background in compliance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working with cross‑functional teams and shared service environments. Competencies
- Strategic thinking: Strong strategic mindset to align procurement operations with organisational objectives and drive continuous improvement.
- Compliance knowledge: In‑depth understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure adherence.
- Problem‑solving abilities: Strong problem‑solving skills to address operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Adaptability: Ability to work globally and manage issues and queries as they arise. Working Conditions
- Ability to work across time zones and manage global stakeholder relationships. Advantages For more information on CSL benefits visit . Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit accessibility-statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rteey