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RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
RMIT International University Vietnam is the Asian hub of RMIT University. Degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia, allowing Vietnamese students to receive an overseas education without having to leave home. RMIT Vietnam is also host to students from Australia and many other countries. All degree programs are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and are audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency. RMIT Vietnam is an English-speaking university, and all teaching is in English.
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The Category Manager (ITS) provides leadership, direction and maximises value being delivered to the University for the categories under their management. The main activities include determining Division/School requirements, assessing supply markets, developing strategic category plans, and managing supplier contracts, performance, and risk. The Category Manager will engage with senior stakeholders within the RMIT organisation and supplier community to understand long-term university aspirations that can be enabled by third party relationships. The Category Manager will work to deliver process innovation that targets demand management and drive simple and effective use of processes and systems. The Category Manager works closely with other Procurement team members to operationalise best practices, savings initiatives and drive innovation. The position is responsible for supporting the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing in developing and implementing Procurement Strategies for the assigned categories.
Develop and implement strategic category plans based on market research and whole of life cost analysis to optimise value for money outcomes whilst meeting Divisions/Schools stakeholder needs and expectations;
Develop a sourcing pipeline and engage the Procurement Specialist(s) for the execution of go-to-market initiatives;
Support sourcing projects, including all key steps such as strategy development, supplier negotiation, award recommendations and supplier contract execution;
Conduct specific market analysis; spend analysis and stakeholder consultation to propose effective market strategies in the procurement plan to deliver the universities requirements;
Maintain and nurture strategic supplier relationships at management levels driving service delivery while extracting value-driven outcomes and challenging suppliers to optimise service outcomes;
Manage the commercial business relationship with suppliers and support the Divisions/Schools to manage poor supplier performance;
Ensure probity, transparency and compliance in all activities;
Member of Internal audit team for purchasing activity audits as required;
Identify and take action upon actual or potential risks in the course of operation;
Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processes and controls, and take up discussion with manager as necessary;
Maintain sustainable procurement practices aligned with leading practice systems, process, policy, and probity, protecting the credibility of the central procurement function.
For a more detailed description of the key areas of responsibility for this position please click here to download the JD.
Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates).
Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam.
The role located is Ho Chi Minh city Vietnam, is open for both local and expatriate candidates.
If you are an expatriate candidate, you will require a work permit to work in Vietnam. To qualify for a work permit you will need (at minimum) a degree in a relevant field to the position and must be able to provide official written confirmation (statement of service) of at least 3 years’ senior management related experience.
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 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
In order to be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided below to initiate the application process. Your application will not be considered complete without the submission of both documents.
Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT.
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.
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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 140th globally and 11th 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
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
Your role
The Procurement Change Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and supervision of the procurement champion model managed by the Central Procurement team. The role will involve working with stakeholders across the organization to identify and develop a change management plan, as well as to implement and manage the change process. The role will also require the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, as well as to build and maintain relationships.
Key Accountabilities
1) Develop and lead the procurement champion model strategy, plans, and interventions across the university, supporting leaders in the design, communication, and delivery of all change readiness activities and engaging stakeholders. This includes:
Identifying and assessing stakeholders and their needs
Developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies for the program
Managing the program process and tracking progress
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation plan.
Reporting on the progress and results of the change.
Working closely with project delivery leads, senior leadership, to ensure the organizational approach to change is inclusive, dynamic, efficient, and ultimately delivers desired outcomes and ownership.
2) The Procurement Change Manager will be responsible for the supervision of procurement champions. This will involve:
Developing, delivering or facilitating training programs for procurement champions on procurement principles and practices.
Providing coaching and support to procurement champions.
Monitoring the performance of procurement champions and providing them with feedback and guidance
Ensuring that procurement champions are aligned with the overall commercial and compliance objective.
Identifying and addressing any challenges or roadblocks that procurement champions are facing.
Reporting on the performance and progress of procurement champions to the Head of Procurement.
3) Control and Compliance
Ensure regular purchasing transaction reports consolidated by Procurement champions are generated timely as required for monitoring purpose
Monitor key performance indicators on commercial and compliance objective
Provide procurement insights to Category Manager for driving towards cost reduction and continuous improvement strategy
Use transactional insights and benchmarking to influence the Procurement business processes towards best practice process efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure probity, transparency and compliance in all activities
Member of Internal audit team for purchasing activity audits as required
Identify and take action upon actual or potential risks in the course of operation
Evaluate on a regular basis the effectiveness of relevant processesand controls,and take up discussion with manager as necessary
Maintain sustainable procurementpracticesalignedwith leading practice systems,process,policy,financial integrity and probity, protecting the credibilityof the central procurement function.
Key Selection Criteria
Working knowledge of and experience in consultancy/advisory role and familiar to change methodologies and models;
Strong commercial awareness skills and an ability to apply this to the Education sector, acknowledging difference and similarities;
End to end project lifecycle experience and working knowledge of a variety of project methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence and coordinate a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic project priorities.
Extensive experience in developing stakeholder engagement plans within the context of change to breakdown resistance and deliver high engagement and required project outcomes.
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, coaching and facilitation skills.
Tech savvy, open to using new systems and tools to improve the way we deliver services.
Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and to communicate effectively on complex issues.
Proven ability to exercise initiative, think strategically and creatively and to adopt an active approach to problem solving.
A high degree of resilience and ability to cope with ambiguity and changing priorities.
Leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment 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 high level proposal, report, presentations
Other Information
Contract duration: 12 months
Highly competitive gross salary
Annual leave: 1 day per working month
Private Insurance
Free use of onsite sports and fitness facilities
Library on campus and online - access to RMIT Australia online library
English Proficiency
English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 6.5 (or equivalent Linguaskill 170).
To be eligible for this position you must be a Vietnamese citizen. Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below
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.
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