Procurement & Contract Management
- Legislation, Policy & Governance Practices
- Document Preparation & Management
**Overview**
The Assistant Director reports to the Director who leads the category team.
This position will also provide support to the Sourcing, Advice and Supply team within Procurement ACT by undertaking complex, high value, goods and services procurement activities when required.
**Key Accountabilities**
- Support the Director to build and maintain an effective team with complementary skills to deliver high quality, strategic, accurate, and responsive advice and support relating to whole of government arrangements and procurement activities.
- Contribute positively to the workplace with a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and excellent customer service.
- Produce high quality documentation across the procurement and contract management lifecycle and reporting information as required. This may include briefing material, communication artefacts, contract management plans, deeds of variation, and agendas and minutes.
**Key Requirements**
- Seasoned procurement and contract management professional with a strong customer centric and solutions-focused approach to their practice and who is familiar with procurement processes and enjoy working in partnership with others.
- High degree of emotional intelligence and able to adjust communication style for different audiences, engendering trust in leadership with both clients and team members.
- Procurement and contract management skills. Looking to develop Branch skills across a range of general areas, such as strategic and analytical thinking, leadership and staff development, project management, communication, negotiation, written, and presentation skills. Can adapt and lead others in a dynamic environment.
- Self-motivated, responsive, and show initiative, sound judgement, professionalism, and resilience.
- Can think on their feet and work effectively under pressure and within deadlines to deliver high-quality contract management outcomes that align with the strategic goals of the category.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and engagement skills, as well as experience in building and using relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
**If this sounds like you**:
**Infopeople - Carissa San Luis**
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