Company description:

A global leader in international education services, IDP has been operating for 50 years with a global office network spanning over 100 offices and our websites attract a combined 100 million visits a year.

Our team of experienced and dedicated counsellors are experts at providing trusted advice to students and their families at every step of the international education journey, and almost 8 in 10 students placed by IDP recommend our services to their family and friends.

IDP's ongoing success comes from our highly committed and professional employees around the globe. Our diverse talent, expertise and passion of our people that makes IDP unique. We strive to provide a working environment where our people are encouraged to excel, be agile and creative, seek new ways to solve problems, take initiative, and generate new opportunities. We respect diversity in our people: their ideas, work styles and perspectives.

Job description:

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Ready to lead procurement transformation in a global organisation

Seeking applications from a dynamic Senior Manager, Procurement Operations and Centre of Excellence (COE) to join our centralised procurement leadership team.

Reporting to the Global Head of Corporate and Technology Procurement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing function that delivers strategic, long-term value across the organisation.

This is a full-time permanent role based out of Melbourne responsible for driving transformation through best-practice governance, commercial capability building, performance measurement, third-party risk and compliance, and sustainability integration.

In this role you will

• Establish and lead IDP's Procurement COE and Operations - driving innovation, governance, and capability building.
• Champion procurement transformation, elevating it from transactional to strategic.
• Oversee the procurement system transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion, enabling digital excellence.
• Embed sustainability, risk management, and performance frameworks across procurement practices.
• Partner with business units to align procurement with commercial goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

We are looking for a visionary leader with

• Extensive experience in strategic procurement leadership across complex organisations.
• Proven success in establishing and leading a Procurement COE or similar capability.
• Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks and policies, contract and supplier management, and third-party risk.
• Experience in procurement system transitions (SAP Ariba and/or Oracle Fusion).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver commercial capability training in hybrid procurement environments.
• Deep understanding of governance and compliance in procurement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across senior levels.
• Experience integrating sustainability into procurement strategies.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement and thrives in complex environments

And with:

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, or Law with a focus on Procurement.

Profile description:

Lead the establishment of IDP's Procurement COE - driving innovation, governance, capability building, and sustainability integration. The role also oversees the transition of Procurement system from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion, enabling digital excellence and operational efficiency.

We offer:

As a Great place to work certified organisation, our people are always at the forefront of what we do. We strive to provide workplaces that are truly diverse and representative of the communities that we work in, so our people feel empowered to bring their best and authentic selves to work. We are focused on continuing to build a culture of inclusion and belonging by providing a safe work environment where all our people are encouraged to excel, be agile and creative, and seek new ways to solve meaningful problems.

We are evolving rapidly. This is an exciting time to join us as we transform the way people access global education and opportunities, through leveraging innovative technology and a creating a connected world.