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Senior Procurement Officer

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The Senior Procurement Officer role provides procurement expertise and assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source, and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives. * APS6 * Canberra Based * Permanent Full-time Opportunity * Must have Baseline Security Clearance

Key capabilities delivered by this position include:

  • Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including liaison, negotiation, and consultation.
  • Implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.
  • Provide advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to staff across the agency to provide governance and support good practice in procurement.
  • Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunities.
  • Keep up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge of the business and supplier markets, and developing, implementing, and reviewing business processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates and other documentation to ensure continuous improvement and best practice processes.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks as well as Commonwealth and agency policies and procedures.
  • Support the development of procurement and funding documentation.
  • Support financial activities related to contracts, vendor management and vendor payments.
  • Provide timely and accurate procurement reporting, including publishing on AusTender and meeting requirements of the Department of Finance

Skills, knowledge and attributes

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • TechOne experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience in managing contracts and procurement related activities
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage and report on business activities.
  • Highly developed verbal, written and computer communication skills to logically convey thoughts and new ideas.
  • Demonstrated capability to influence key stakeholders in order to achieve effective strategic outcomes.
  • Strong skill sets in analysing, synthesising and presenting business data.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills that foster trust and cooperation, and a proven ability to work effectively and with integrity within a politically sensitive environment.
  • Ability to work in a fluid environment, remaining flexible, agile and adaptable supporting colleagues at short notice.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Lucille Kotze on 02 8289 3103 for a confidential discussion.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Government

Focus: Procurement & Contracts Management

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Salary: AUD90,000 - AUD105,000 per annum + Super (15.4%)

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Canberra

Job Reference: DM-25970

Date posted: 28 January 2025

Consultant: Lucille Kotze

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