The Finance team, led by the Chief Financial Officer exists to support the strategic and financial aims of the Institute through the regular planning, controlling and reporting of the financial operations including the Garvan Research Foundation (GRF) and Australian Bioresources (ABR).

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Procurement Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously developing the organisation's procurement function. This role encompasses the strategic development and oversight of all procurement policies and procedures to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods and services.

Salary: Up to $170,000 + 12% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Permanent full-time

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)

Ample opportunities for on-going training and development

Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment

Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times

18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation

A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave

Discounted Health Insurance

Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement function, including strategy and policy aligned with Garvan’s strategic initiatives

Implement best practices in procurement processes to drive efficiency, transparency, and value for money.

Review and improve procurement systems, including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Catalogues, to streamline operations

Management of the entire tender process from initiation to contract award, including developing scope of works, drafting RFQs/RFPs, evaluating submissions, and leading negotiations.

Proactively manage new supplier contracts and contract renewals, variations, and disputes in collaboration with Garvan’s legal team

Build and manage vendor relationships and negotiate bulk purchasing terms

Ensure compliance with internal policies and funding requirements

Report on procurement performance and savings

Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and ethical or compliance breaches.

All staff are required to comply with Garvan’s workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’s number one priority.

ABOUT YOU

A degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience in procurement, with a significant focus on establishing and developing procurement functions.

Expertise in end-to-end tender management, including complex, high-value tenders.

A proven track record of developing, implementing, and optimising procurement processes and policies.

Strong experience in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.

Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The key skills and experience include:

Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into effective procurement strategies.

Process Acumen: Exceptional ability to design, document, and implement efficient and effective processes.

Negotiation & Influence: Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to achieve favourable outcomes.

Analytical & Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills to assess data, identify trends, and solve complex procurement challenges.

Communication & Interpersonal: Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Leadership & Initiative: A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and lead the establishment and ongoing development of a new function.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in managing contracts, tenders, and data.

Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.