Business Systems Administrator

• Be the expert on our procurement system – COUPA
• Maintain and improve user uptake and customer satisfaction
• Join an organisation that inspires people, enlivens communities and confronts injustice

About the opportunity

Working in a full-time capacity as Business Systems Administrator, you will be the expert on our procurement system – COUPA. You will provide advice, develop training, and improve the COUPA procurement system to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate transactions whilst maintaining and improving customer uptake and satisfaction. Working closely with internal and external customers, you will drive high engagement and activity levels among users to reduce the risk of unsanctioned procurement activity.

Acting as a key point of contact for all Coupa requests, you will:

• Suggest and develop system improvements to improve usability and purchasing controls
• Provide insight into organisational spend, purchasing practices, and system usage through data extraction and analysis
• Collaborate with the Finance team for monthly reporting and audit requirements
• Be involved in departmental and cross-departmental collaborations

View the position description here

What’s on offer

A hybrid role where you can flex your time between any Uniting site and home. Corporate office is Lonsdale Street and the team head in 1 or 2 days / week. For the first month, while you’re learning the COUPA system, we recommend 3 – 4 days in the office to really get your head around things.

Investment in your career through ongoing professional development. We’re willing to invest in your development with dedicated Coupa training for the successful candidate.

An opportunity to be involved in project opportunities across the Finance and Procurement teams.

Autonomy and ownership of the portfolio to be the standard-bearer for COUPA and really make a mark. Supported by situational leadership that adapts to meet your needs and guide you where necessary.

In addition to receiving a salary ranging between $80k – $91k and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits. There is also an option for additional purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.

About you

You are either a procurement professional with strong technical computing skills or a strong ICT person with an interest in procurement. A curious mindset with a strong customer-first approach will see you work well with the existing team and help improve the user experience of the platform, in turn reducing organisational risk.

You’ll also bring with you:

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, finance, ICT, business management or related field
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Capability building experience, ideally through coaching or facilitating

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Vikrant Sharma – Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement on 0417 157 344

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.