Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Procurement and Contract Manager to join our team.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and/or assisting in planning and managing ICT procurement activities and schedules, providing procurement advice and guidance, and working as part of a team to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan and manage ICT procurement activities and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
* Provide procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders, including informing strategic sourcing models and reviewing draft Statements of Requirement.
* Assist in drafting procedural, governance, and procurement documentation to ensure compliance with Commonwealth frameworks.
* Coordinate and support procurement probity briefings, industry briefings, and tender evaluation processes.
* Identify opportunities to provide innovative and effective approaches to procurement practices.
* Perform ICT procurement and contract management-related administrative duties, including invoicing, correspondence, reporting, records management, and scheduling vendor management meetings.
* Perform quality assurance on procedural, governance, and procurement documentation and procurement processes undertaken within the organisation.
* Develop and administer ICT procurement and contract management risk assessments.
* Develop and administer contract management plans and undertake general contract management responsibilities.
* Develop and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships, including representatives of contracted vendor partners and legal firms.
* Communicate using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment.
Requirements
* Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in procurement within a complex program or organisational environment.
* Proven ability to implement procurement and contracting procedures in line with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and all relevant additional procurement related policies and legislation.
* Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication, organisation and administration skills.