Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer
6-Month Contract | Likely to Extend | Procurement | Contracts | Stakeholder Engagement

We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join a busy procurement function within a well-established public sector organisation.
This is a 6-month contract initially, with a strong likelihood of extension longer term. The role will suit a procurement professional who understands the end-to-end procurement process and can confidently work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver compliant, commercially sound outcomes.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Business Partner, you will support a range of procurement activities from initial business requirements through to sourcing, tendering, contract award and ongoing contract management.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and reviewing end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities in line with established policies and procedures
• Supporting the management of procurement panels and self-service purchasing channels
• Assisting with contract management, including resolving issues and negotiating variations to purchase orders, contracts and agreements
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and preparing reporting on procurement and contract activity
• Providing procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders, including guidance on procurement processes, policy thresholds and best practice
• Delivering training and support on procurement systems and processes
• Identifying, managing and escalating procurement risks where required
• Applying procurement governance and risk management frameworks across procurement activities
• Supporting probity and governance requirements with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Keeping up to date with procurement policies, processes, legislation and relevant market developments

About You
We are looking for a procurement professional who can operate with a good level of autonomy and is comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
You will ideally have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience, education and training
• Experience across end-to-end procurement, including business planning, needs analysis, sourcing, tendering and contract award
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management frameworks
• The ability to manage procurement matters with minimal supervision
• An understanding of procurement governance, risk and relevant legislative requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

About the Opportunity

• 6-month contract initially, with a strong likelihood of longer-term extension
• Join a well-established public sector organisation
• On-site parking available
• Car travel is recommended, as the location is not close to public transport
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of procurement, contracts, governance and stakeholder management activities

If you are a capable procurement professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and wants a role with broad exposure across the procurement lifecycle, please reach out to Jessica Priebee jpriebee@quayappointments.com.au with any additional questions.