Strategic Procurement

Information

Staff

• Approved suppliers
• Procurement policy
• Procurement procedures & reference material
• Procurement plan

Suppliers

• Doing business with Murdoch University
• General conditions of supply for goods or services

Overview

The strategic procurement section at Murdoch puts into operation strategies and mechanisms to approach and interact with the supply market that takes into account present and future University needs.  The area adopts an active approach to market building with regard to the acquisition of goods and services that are critical to the Universities viability, undertakings and innovation.

 Services & Functions

• Develop and action strategic procurement plans.

• Develop, implement and monitor procurement and related polices and procedures.

• Develop, implement and monitor terms and conditions of trade for University suppliers.

• Consult and empathise with relevant stakeholders as to elucidate strategic supply needs.

• Satisfy strategic supply needs from supply markets via the proactive and planned analysis of supply markets and the selection and implementation of approved suppliers with the objective of delivering solutions to meet strategic supply needs.

• Assist and advise various University areas in procuring specific supply needs.

• Form and build strategic supply relationships that are based on mutual trust & respect.

• Monitor strategic supply and deal with supply issues as they arise.

• Promote and disseminate procurement initiatives and innovation.

• Educate and train relevant University personnel in procurement and purchasing skills.

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