Ict Category Manager

1 week ago

Ipswich, Australia Eden Richie Recruitment Full time

Eden Ritchie is seeking a
ICT Category Manager to lead the development and implementation of category management and procurement strategies that consider optimum value for money and the achievement of Council objectives and lead the management of contracts and procurement for all activities related to the information and communication technologies (ICT) category.


  • 6 month contract
  • Ipswich location

As the ICT Category Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure effective management of subordinate staff for the efficient and effective delivery of contract and procurement services for the portfolio.
  • Ensure timely delivery of procurement in line with the portfolio, optimising the opportunities for strategic delivery.
  • Develop and execute category strategies and provide information for the development of Council's Corporate Procurement Plan and Forward Procurement Schedule.
  • Work to continuously improve Council's corporate procurement systems and procedures and foster a culture of best practice.
  • Develop, implement and maintain systems and standards of procurement operation that incorporate and reflect statutory obligations (e.g. WH&S), community expectations (e.g. waste, recycling) and Council policies (e.g. ecologically sustainable development) across all Council activities, to reduce transaction costs and improve customer service.
  • Lead the preparation, delivery, evaluation and administration of contracts associated with the portfolio.
  • Manage the delivery of Contract Management services for the portfolio and assist Council staff to analyse, address and resolve unsatisfactory supplier or contractor performance issues.
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of the relevant legislative and contractual requirements for the provision of a high quality contract management and contract administrative service throughout the total life cycle for capital and operational projects and contracts.
  • Develop a cohesive and effective work team by overseeing the supervision, training and development of staff.
  • Manage suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure optimum delivery quality and sustained performance in line with business objectives.
  • Maintain a high level of accurate record keeping within Council's corporate record management systems for all contracts whilst ensuring Council's legislative requirements are met.
  • Undertake necessary reporting and analysis for evaluation of compliance, analysis of expenditure, review of savings opportunities, and assessment of benefits realisation.
  • Lead development and implementation of initiatives to drive value and efficiencies both within the portfolio and across relevant areas of Council.
  • Perform any other duties that are reasonably within the competency, skills and training of incumbent (and as required by Council procedures) as may be required and/or directed from time to time.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience with contract management, procurement and other processes relating to the portfolio.
  • Extensive experience in developing, implementing and maintaining effective procurement policies and systems, in a complex organisation, to improve efficiency and value for money.
  • Highlevel customer service skills and communication (verbal and written) skills to influence and lead internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated extensive ability to deliver projects, from start to finish, on time.
  • High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with and lead other areas of Council to achieve a positive outcome.
  • Highlevel organisational skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage variable workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Highlevel ability to provide training to staff with regards to procurement requirements and associated matters.

Qualifications:

Mandatory:


Completed undergraduate or postgraduate strategic procurement qualifications (or a business-related discipline) and/or equivalent experience in ICT-related procurement activities in a government environment.


Desirable:

Comprehensive knowledge of local government tendering and procurement legislation and Procedures.

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.

If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Luuk Piet on
Job Reference: 597373

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