Senior Procurement Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The State of Queensland Full time

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Utilise your procurement expertise to manage end-to-end processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance.

Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities provided.

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As a Senior Procurement Officer, Legal Services at QLeave, your primary responsibility is to provide specialized procurement advice and manage the end-to-end procurement process for a variety of goods and services, including Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC).

You'll conduct market research, develop procurement plans, prepare documentation, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Additionally, you'll maintain records, analyse data, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Your contribution
Using your understanding and experience in procurement, you will:

  • perform market research to identify appropriate suppliers and develop procurement plans and risk assessments
  • prepare end-to-end procurement documentation including contracts for goods and services and QITC, in collaboration with subject matter experts, and facilitate the end-to-end procurement process
  • liaise, negotiate timeframes and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement policy, process and delegations, to ensure a consistent approach to undertaking procurement across the organisation
  • use problem solving, time management and interpersonal skills to manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and procedures
  • maintain good record keeping including monitoring, tracking and recording procurement documents and contracts in the organisation's document management system, monitoring contract milestones and expiry dates and preparing contract extensions and variations as needed in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders
  • proactively partner with relevant internal stakeholders to assist with administration of contracts for goods and services and QITC contracts to ensure that the goods and services being provided are fit for purpose, relevant certifications, accreditations and insurances are up to date, and milestones and contract pricing correspond to contract terms
  • collate data to analyse and report back to internal stakeholders
  • any other tasks as directed from time to time as directed by your supervisor.

This position reports to the Principal Procurement Officer and has no supervisory responsibilities or direct reports.

What we are looking for
QLeave appointments are directed towards selecting an eligible person best suited to the position. You will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • working knowledge of the Queensland Government's Procurement Framework (or similar), processes, policy and legislation, tender and contracting procedures and contract management processes
  • direct and indirect procurement experience, including in planning procurement and supporting the tender process through to supplier engagement
  • ability to be flexible and to show initiative to respond quickly when situations change
  • experience collaborating and negotiating to coordinate favourable outcomes for the procurement process
  • proactive, highly organised approach, and ability to work largely autonomously and appropriately manage risks.

Interested in applying?

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.

If you require more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kristie Joyce.

To enable us to assess your suitability, your application must include:

  • a detailed resume outlining your qualifications, relevant experience and achievements
  • a brief letter page) highlighting your motivation for the role and evidence which demonstrates your ability to meet its specific requirements

We offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits (12.75% superannuation contributions and 17.5% leave loading), including generous leave entitlements and salary packaging options
  • A progressive work environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion, with Diversity Council Australia membership
  • Health and well-being initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations, and an Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling for employees and immediate family members
  • Study assistance scheme
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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