Sourcing and Procurement Advisory - Associate Director

About the Team:

At KPMG, we pride ourselves on being one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Our Sourcing and Procurement Advisory practise is consistently ranked among the 'World's Best Outsourcing Advisors' by IAOP. With over 1,100 consultants worldwide, our team is committed to providing clients with comprehensive capabilities to drive high-value, sustainable transformations in their business service models. We leverage our unmatched expertise in shared services delivery, outsourcing, and global transformation to empower change and inspire confidence in our clients.

About the Role:

We are experiencing significant growth and are currently recruiting for an Associate Director in our Perth and Brisbane offices. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant, strategic procurement practitioner, or service provider with a proven track record in delivering complex IT Managed Services or System Selection sourcing projects. At KPMG, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that strengthen, transition, and grow our clients' businesses.

Join KPMG’s Sourcing and Procurement Advisory practise and contribute to our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients and communities. If you are passionate about driving transformation and have the requisite skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities:

• Business Relationships: Build and own key business relationships. Manage and deliver quality work on assigned IT sourcing projects and engagements, taking responsibility for larger and higher risk projects.
• Lifecycle Management: Lead and support all parts of the project lifecycle (strategy, design, implementation, monitor), including leveraging shared services and outsourcing arrangements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide advanced technical knowledge, direction, and training to team members.
• Growth and Development: Actively participate in the growth of the Sourcing and Procurement Advisory team, including resource allocation, career development of staff, and other management decisions.
• Business Development: Focus on building networks, fostering internal collaboration, and contributing to business development efforts.
• Client Outcomes: Deliver quality business outcomes in complex and fluid environments.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in complex IT Sourcing (Full stack IT Managed Services and technology/business system selection).
• Previous roles in consulting or service provider organisations delivering to clients, or as a buyer/customer with a strong commercial and delivery focus.
• Experience in outsourcing selection, service establishment, remediation, sales/bid management, transition, service delivery, or vendor/contract management.
• High-level understanding of the Australian outsourcing market, service providers, and trends in legacy, emerging and disruptive technologies.
• Practical experience delivering positive outcomes in roles such as procurement manager, strategic sourcing manager, contract manager, or commercial manager.
• Established network in Perth or Brisbane, with experience in industries such as Government, Defence, Education, Health, Justice, Mining & Metals, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Retail, Telco, and Transport.
• Additional experience in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and/or Shared Services projects is highly regarded.
• Excellent teamwork and well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An exceptional attitude focused on achieving desired customer outcomes.

• Appropriate qualifications including a degree in a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of industry methodologies such as ITIL, PRINCE2, SAFe.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.