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Overview

RMIT University Commitment

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold to the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

Why RMIT University Vietnam?

RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 123rd globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2024. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University

Rewards And Benefits

• Competitive salary package starting from VND 45,349,000/month (gross) and allowances
• Generous annual leave, carer leave and public holidays (Christmas and Tet Holidays)
• Private health insurance and wellness programs
• Professional development and career advancement
• Relocation and visa support
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!
  
  

RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the source-to-contract process of central procurement activities including strategic sourcing projects and establishing frame contracts with preferred vendors for university supply. Efficiently guiding the stakeholders and vendors through the source-to-contract process to achieve best probity practice, process compliance outcomes and the best value of money objectives of the approved procurement plan. The position is responsible for supporting the Category Manager(s) in developing and implementing procurement strategies for the assigned categories.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Key Accountabilities

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering effective and efficient procurement practices. These responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Strategic Sourcing
• Lead the assigned sourcing projects, including all key steps such as strategy development in consultation with assigned Category Manager, supplier selection, evaluation, supplier negotiation, award recommendation and supplier contract execution;
• Conduct appropriate market analysis, spend analysis and stakeholder consultation to develop effective market strategies that will inform the procurement plan to deliver the universities requirements;
• Ensure that the probity associated with the source-to-contract process is never compromised by paying particular attention to critical paths in the process including but not limited to the development and execution of the market strategy, bidders list, evaluation criteria and evaluation panel membership;
• Negotiate the most appropriate contract to deliver the universities requirements based on sound procurement principles linked to total cost of ownership, value creation and risk mitigation;
• Ensure that the RMIT Legal and other SMEs is engaged at the appropriate points in the process for efficiency and quality of outcome;
• Ensure that contract outcomes are fully documented in accordance with procurement procedures, awarded on time and that the outcomes are clearly communicated to all parties involved and internal stakeholders;
• Effectively implement the strategic sourcing project through Workday Strategic Sourcing module;
• Search for, evaluate, qualify and partner with trustworthy vendors to support Commercial Procurement Manager set up the vendor pool database;
• Ensure procurement reports are generated timely as required for monitoring purpose;
• Develop procurement insights to drive towards cost reduction and continuous improvement;
• Other procurement related tasks assigned by Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing.
• Stakeholder Management
• Build effective relationships and trust with key stakeholders to understand their needs to develop suitable market strategy;
• Provide expert advice to Staff on general procurement and strategic sourcing, to encourage innovative practices, compliance;
• Collaborate with the other team members and cross-functional working groups to achieve a high-level of performance, integration and consistency in procurement across the categories.
• Compliance & Probity Management
• Maintain sustainable procurement practices aligned with leading practice systems, process, policy, financial integrity and probity, protecting the credibility of the central procurement function;
• Ensure probity, transparency and compliance in all procurement activities;
• Identify, take action upon actual or potential risks in the course of operation and report to management for high-risk areas;
• Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processes and controls for continuous improvement.
  
  

Key Selection Criteria

• Track record experience of developing and delivering commercial objectives, experience in construction management/ICT sector is preferred;
• Experience in contract management is a plus;
• Experience in utilising standardised policy and procedure while still delivering optimum commercial outcomes;
• Strong, demonstrated analytics experience in a large and complex environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work with detail, analyse data in an organised and objective manner and determine actions based on data analytics and insights gathered, and to develop opportunity assessments from complex data sources;
• Proven capability to manage key stakeholders at all levels effectively;
• Effective working relationships in cross-functional teams in matrix environment;
• Proven capability to drive and manage changes, with a customer-focused and result-oriented mindset;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, lean team environment with the associated flexibility;
• Excellent written and communication skills including ability to develop and deliver presentations;
• A good fit into the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence – Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility).
  
  

English Proficiency

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General with a score of at least 6.0 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).

For any role, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by showing successful completion of secondary education to a level qualifying to enter university study while being instructed through the medium of English, as per the RMIT University recognised qualification list.

How To Apply

Please click on the 'Apply Now' button. When submitting your application, please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Qualifications
• National ID card
  
  

Applications Close

1 thg 1 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community. As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us