The Department is seeking a skilled and experienced Procurement Officer
Primary Duties:
- Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for labour hire procurement.
- Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
- Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender.
- Corporate document management and filing.
- Mailbox management.
- Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out.
- Creating and managing supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP ensuring compliance with finance policy.
- Maintaining contractor access to time sheeting portal and end of month processing.
- Manage work in Our Security and ensure timely and accurate records are held in Our Security database.
- Problem-solving contract-related issues.
- Administer contracts, outline agreements and purchase orders in SAP.
- Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
- Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts.
- Invoice management. All tasks are to be performed with minimal direction and will require a high level of initiative to achieve the required outcomes.
- Other duties as required.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
- Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
- Contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS.
- Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
- Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
- Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
- Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
- Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12 month contract with 1 x 12 month contract extension options.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a NV1 security clearance.
How to Apply: Applications close 7 October.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
