Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team.
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We are looking for an experienced professional to facilitate the delivery of procurement activities, including tendering, quote generation, exemptions, purchase order management, training, and reporting. The successful candidate will provide management, oversight, and advice on tender processes, request for quotation processes, and tender/quote exemption processes.
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Main Responsibilities:
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* Provide information, advice, training, guidance, and assistance to assigned business units on procurement matters.
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* Identify strategic improvement opportunities in the purchasing process, in consultation with the Procurement Coordinator and assigned business units.
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* Participate in working groups or committees to further strategic improvement opportunities in purchasing and procurement.
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* Manage vendor files, procurement/contract registers, and outstanding purchase orders in accordance with council policies/procedures.
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* Work with contracts administration staff to ensure contractor performance issues are documented and managed.
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* Ensure probity on all aspects of council's procurement processes.
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* Follow policies and procedures to manage risks and report incidents, risks, and issues to Management.
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Requirements:
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* Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to purchasing/procurement, or a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in a purchasing/procurement role.
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* Class C Driver's Licence.
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* Demonstrated experience in the preparation, administration, and management of tender and contract documents.
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* Experience in stakeholder management, with a focus on facilitating purchasing or project delivery outcomes.
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* Demonstrated ability to provide thorough and reasoned advice to stakeholders on procurement matters.
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* Demonstrated understanding of project management and process mapping/improvement techniques.
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Desirable Qualifications:
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* Working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 (and associated regulations) and its application to procurement procedures and practices.
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* Knowledge of the Office of Local Government's and ICAC's guidelines and recommendations regarding tendering and procurement processes.
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* Previous experience working within the government and/or public sector.
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Benefits:
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Attractive salary package, excellent benefits, and career growth opportunities.
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How to Apply:
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If you are interested in this role, please submit your application.
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We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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