With over 15 years of experience in strategic procurement and commercial leadership, Jesse brings a wealth of expertise to this newly established role. His most recent achievements as Associate Director, Strategic Procurement at La Trobe University, include driving a significant uplift in procurement maturity, reshaping sourcing strategies and implementing innovative digital tools to enhance efficiency. Under his leadership, La Trobe’s procurement function became one of the top three performers in the higher education sector, as recognised by the AUPN 2023 Performance Excellence Program.