BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Finance Manufacturing team at our Western Port Manufacturing facility as a Procurement Specialist – 12-month fixed term. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have four major manufacturing sites at Western Port which operate 24 x 7 and deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

The Procurement team is responsible for contract development and ongoing contract management services of our vendors for the Manufacturing Operations teams. This collaborative team provides strategic guidance and direction to support short and long-term procurement activities, including procurement planning and tendering of services. Working closely with our vendors and managing the operation of the contract cycle, they ensure sound contract management, whilst supporting the Manufacturing teams in cost management, governance and contract administration.

In this essential role, you’ll manage the Mills and Coating portfolio of service-based contracts and assist with making informed decisions encompassing partner relationships, contracts, performance and supplier risks. You’ll work strategically to support the decision-making process through market intelligence, data collection, modelling and analysis in order to provide recommendations to optimise service delivery now, and into the future.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, located in Hastings, VIC, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Working Monday to Friday, this role offers have the opportunity for flexible work arrangements. When you join our team, we also offer access to our Employee Assistance provider and other health and well-being programs.

What Will You Do?

You’ll actively participate in providing continuous improvement and outstanding services within the Procurement team. You will also:

• manage and maintain assigned contracts and supplier relationships - deliver on cost, quality, risk mitigation, safety and environmental requirements of stakeholders
• identify and implement opportunities for value creation and cost reductions
• improve process - drive contract performance through, enhancing efficiencies, increasing productivity, benchmarking and adopting best practices
• develop and strengthen business relationships both internally and externally
• influence and partner with key internal and external customers ensuring alignment of procurement initiatives
• execute a range of improvement initiatives - apply project methodologies and work closely with multiple project sponsors and cross-functional teams

More About You

As an influential communicator you build trust and meaningful relationships and have extensive expertise in procurement, developing and implementing performance-based contracts. You will bring:

• relevant tertiary qualifications (ie. economics, accounting, commerce or business) or hands on experience in a similar role
• experience in a similar environment, such as procurement or supply chain management
• a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
• developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills - building constructive and effective relationships
• experience in project coordination and collaboration with multiple internal and external customers 

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Wednesday 27th March 2024.

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

About Us 

Through local expertise and global scale, we at Global Payments Oceania deliver market-leading technology solutions through five regional sub-brands — Eway, Ezidebit, Sentral, Pigeonhole Software and Storman.

Collectively, these brands are anchored by Global Payments, a world leader in payments and software solutions and a Fortune 500® brand with a worldwide footprint to accelerate our customers' full potential.   

Sentral, is a proven web-based software solution that seamlessly manages school administration, student data and parent engagement. Our tailor-made solutions help administration staff, teachers and school leaders save valuable time to focus on improving school and student outcomes. Sentral is the trusted solution of choice in over 2,500 schools across Australia. 

About the Role 

A Senior Project Administrator, playing a key role in the Professionals Services team, you will undertake a range of project research, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities to support the development and delivery of projects.  You will also have the opportunity to manage and own suitably assigned internal and client facing projects as part of broader professional development opportunity. 

Other areas of focus will be to: 

• Provide financial support and tracking for key projects and to the finance team (including invoice management where required); 
• Manage resources within Strategic Contracts and across Professional Services including assignments and forecast requirements; 
• Preparation, creation and facilitation of status reports for key projects and across Professional Services where required ; 
• Ongoing development /enhancement of tools and process with the rest of the team 
• Creating, documenting and communicating PM tools and processes; 
• Update and collate documentation and records regarding relevant issues, policies and practices to ensure successful delivery of projects; 
• Assist the project team to complete tasks and implement project plans to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved; 
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues;  
• Provide a range of administrative services, including coordinating project and/or team meetings and preparing papers, to support project management delivery. 

About You 

Global Payments is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), with our vision to be Champions of Inclusion. We are looking for a teammate who believes in this vision, engages in our collective culture and strives to understand our customers, their needs and solutions that contribute to their success. A team mate that collaborates, partners and can stand with us.

You will thrive in a customer centric role and are a passionate and experienced Project Administrator.  You may have already worked on and lead some small projects. Pivotal to your success will be your strong organisational skills combined with experience and familiarity in financial management/processing & documentation management processes for projects.  

You will also bring: 

• 2 -3 years experience in a similar role; 
• Relevant qualifications in project coordination and/or equivalent experience; 
• Engagement in or ownership of resource management processes;  
• Strong Analytical skills supported with intermediate to advanced Excel and/or other database type expertise; 
• Proficient with MS Office suite and MS Project (intermediate or above); 
• Exposure to a resource management tool highly desirable. 

For the right candidate we are also open to part-time. 

Please note that you must have 

• Full work rights in Australia 
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check 
• Ability to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check 

Our benefits

We want you to be you! At Global Payments we are committed to an inclusive workplace where you can be your true self, feel supported and nurtured. 

We understand the struggle of the juggle - the balance of work and personal life can be challenging. So we offer a flexible working rhythm blending in-office and remote working.

Your health and wellbeing matter to us and we want you to take care of yourself, take advantage of the vast array of wellbeing resources we offer, use your breaks and your leave including Birthday Leave. 

We provide a first class employee assistance program that offers you and your immediate family members complimentary counselling on life challenges such as financial hardship and domestic matters, plus coaching support for people leaders on wellbeing matters.

We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for either parent as well as two weeks paid secondary carer’s leave.

Celebrating together is a big part of our culture and we regularly gather for Extravaganza and Team Appreciation Days, plus fun activities brought to you by our social committees. 

We like to shout at each other, not literally but via Reward and Recognition Programs such as Shout Outs – recognising our people that go above and beyond and make a difference to our customers.

We also pride ourselves on giving back to the communities in which we operate, so we provide two Days of Service each year to volunteer in a cause that matters most to them.

Other benefits available include salary sacrifice, study leave and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Ready to apply?

If this role sounds right for you we invite you to Apply by using the APPLY button.   Please note you will be redirected to a Global Payments careers page to submit your application.

For further information please email kristy.ward@globalpay.com

We respectfully ask that no recruitment agencies contact us regarding this position.

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