Procurement Officer and Procurement Specialist (Multiple)

Location Canberra
Discipline Industrial & Technical
Job reference 163746
Salary Negotiable
Consultant email andy.tao@au.experis.com

ROLE: Procurement Officer and Procurement Specialist (Multiple)

CONTRACT: 12 month with 2 x 12 months extension

LOCATION: Canberra, ACT

SECURITY CLEARNCE: Must have current NV1 Security Clearance

Overview

A Federal Govt. department in Canberra is looking to hire Procurement Officers (APS 4/5) and Procurement Specialists (APS 6/higher). Candidates shortlisted will be asked which of the two vacancies they would like to be considered for.

Procurement Officer Role (APS4, APS5 equivalent)

You will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver a range of procurement functions including the provision of advice, development of request documents, through to contract management and administrative support. You will be able to independently make decisions within legislative requirements and be consistent with internal policies and operating procedures. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience including:

  • Experience in procurement and/or contract management functions in a government department.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the PGPA Act and the CPRs is highly essential.
  • Strong commitment to be an effective team member.
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in a high paced work environment would be desirable.
  • Experience in procuring Labour hire and/or ICT goods or services, including Hardware and Software, in a government department would be highly desirable.
  • Certificate IV qualification in Procurement and Contract Management is essential.

Procurement Specialist Role (APS6 or above, equivalent)

You will be responsible for performing a range of procurement functions including independently undertaking simple and complex procurement, managing approaches to market to obtain quotes and tenders, and assisting the department to meet its statutory obligations by collating and preparing various documentation. You will also be responsible for providing timely advice, reporting and resolution on more complex issues and providing support to the team.

The role requires a thorough understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules including current procurement policies and procedures. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience including:

  • Experience in procurement or contract management functions in a government department is essential
  • Track record of assisting team members in delivering business goals and quality customer service, is desirable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including track record of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with senior managers, vendors and other stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in procuring Labour Hire and/or ICT goods or services, including Hardware and Software with the ability to translate technical requirements into procurement or commercial documentation would be highly regarded.
  • Certificate IV qualification in Procurement and Contract Management is essential and a Diploma of Procurement and Contract Management is highly desirable.

If you have all or most of the skillsets detailed then we strongly encourage you to apply with the above link. You can also contact Andy Tao on 0429 508 078 for a confidential discussion on the role.

Andy Tao

Candidate Manager

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