Senior Procurement Specialist
This role is for a skilled procurement professional who can lead and support procurement services across Nillumbik Shire Council.
The Senior Procurement Specialist will take ownership of procurement functions, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and contribute to policy development and process improvement.
Main Responsibilities:
* Act as the organisation's expert advisor on all activities related to procurement, tendering, and contract management procedures and processes.
* Annually review the procurement policy, tendering, and contract management procedures and update accordingly to ensure compliance is maintained.
* Prepare and provide commentary on monthly procurement reports and suggest opportunities which Council may benefit from.
* Report on any non-compliance or areas of concern to senior staff and respective committees.
* Keep abreast of and provide advice on relevant government policy, legislation, service directions, and trends.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualification in business and/or procurement with several years' experience in a senior procurement level position or through lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.
* Evidenced experience and knowledge of best practice in procurement practices and processes including establishment of contracts and competitive tendering.
* Demonstrated achievements in customer service excellence and continuous improvement in service delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with key stakeholders and other organisations to support Council objectives.
* Demonstrated experience in negotiating and influencing decision-making.
About Us:
Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. We were recognised as one of the top employers in Australia by securing sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category.
We offer a range of benefits including access to monthly RDOs, flexible working arrangements, access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities, and generous personal and carers leave.