Are you an experienced Procurement Officer ready for a new challange? Well then, we have the role for you!
Adecco is partnering with this high-profile agency who are seeking a dynamic Procurement and Contracting Specialist at the APS6 level who is capable of working within an integrated team to deliver multiple purchases for country partners in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction from the Program Lead, the Procurement Officer will take responsibility for end-to-end procurement management, contract negotiation and establishment, contract management, monitoring of project delivery progress and reporting in relation to multiple contracts.
The Procurement Officer will be:
* Leading procurement planning for identified projects, selecting the most appropriate type of procurement and identifying available market in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Developing the procurement approaches and all the necessary procurement documentation in compliance with the Department's procurement policy and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
* Managing tender and contract management processes, from tender initiation to closing of the contract to ensure transparency, accountability and the highest standard of professionalism and probity.
* Identifying and management of procurement related risks and establishing appropriate mitigation actions
* Providing expert procurement and contract advice to the team, coordinating the review of contracted activities and managing strategic supplier relationships.
* Managing, monitoring, and reporting on procurement related trends and performance against plans, schedules and budget.
* Managing payments under the contracts.
Your Profile
The Procurement Officer will be working alongside a team. Having formal qualifications in Commonwealth procurement and/or contract development/management is highly desirable for the role.
* Strong practical and on the job experience with different types of procurements, procurement planning, designing requests for tender and/or quotes, managing tenders' evaluation, negotiating contracts and data driven output reporting.
* Experience in managing procurements both within Australia and overseas
* An ability to successfully managing diverse groups of sensitive stakeholders within the department and across industry partners.
* Knowledge and application of exemptions within the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
* An ability to manage competing demands.
* Strong command over Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook) and MS Project
* Strong ability to critically think and identify collaborative solutions to problems
AUS citizenship and a current and active Negative Vetting 1 clearance is mandatory for this opportunity.
Please note: some overseas travel may be required.
Contact
Interested in learning more or ready to apply?
Feel free to reach out—I'm always happy to chat about the role and answer any questions. You can message me on LinkedIn or contact me directly ***********@adecco.com.au.
Looking forward to connecting!
Elisa Grame | Recruitment Consultant (Government)
Adecco Canberra