Nick Taifalos

Nick Taifalos, MBA, LLB, is an experienced procurement and contracts professional currently serving as Procurement Manager at Swinburne University of Technology since September 2023. Previously, Nick managed approximately 100 contracts valued at $45 million AUD as Sourcing & Contracts Manager at Medibank. Nick's procurement expertise was further developed as Procurement Category Specialist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, overseeing indirect purchase categories with an annual spend of around $20 million, alongside experience as Contracts Officer for RFx processes in various transaction ranges. Nick's legal background includes positions as Solicitor at Hutchinson Legal, Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors, and the Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service, highlighted by skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and contract management. Academically, Nick holds a Master of Business Administration focused on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, along with several law degrees and diplomas from reputable institutions.