Procurement and Contract Officer (AC10658) Canberra, AustraliaSalary: AUD90 - AUD100 per hour + Inclusive of Super11 Month Contract + 12 Month ExtensionNV1 Clearance RequiredOur client, a large federal government department, is seeking an enthusiastic Procurement and Contract Management Officer to assist with day-to-day procurement and contract management processes in accordance with departmental and whole-of-government procurement policies, to support the Procurement & Contracts Team.Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:Monitoring and managing procurement activities, including providing advice and support for basic to complex procurement;Assisting in the preparation of procurement approval documentation, such as Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds, and entering arrangements;Administering tender documentation through AusTender and DTA with strong knowledge;Providing high-level customer service to internal clients and stakeholders, engaging agency representatives proactively and seeking feedback;Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers, effectively managing contract inquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks, and negotiations as required;Managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers;Monitoring contracts and managing their extension, renewal, or close-out;Problem-solving contract-related issues;Preparing and managing government contracts, both simple and complex;Preparing and managing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).Skills and ExperienceFour years of experience working within government procurement;Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements;Experience in complex contract management, with knowledge of CCS;Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities;Ability to analyze suppliers, markets, products, and service categories to inform procurement planning;Providing advice on security procurement approaches ('best fit');Assisting in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval;Overseeing contract administration activities and monitoring management plans;Ability to work effectively individually or within a team;Ability to work with minimal supervision.For more details, please contact Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button or calling (02) 6299 1006.JOB ID: AC10658Name:Please include your first and last name.Email: @Phone:Please include your country code.CV / Resume:Are you currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country where you are applying? Yes / No
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