Procurement Operations Partner

Procurement Operations Partner – City of Greater Dandenong

Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full time

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the Dandenong Market. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport. The council is a dynamic employer of about 900 staff that values Respect, Engagement, Accountability, Creativity and Honesty (REACH).

The Role

The Procurement team is undergoing transformation to align with best practice and deliver greater value. The Procurement Operations Partner will support the operational backbone of procurement and purchasing across Council, strengthen contract management systems, improve data integrity, and enhance compliance and reporting functions. You will manage procurement systems, oversee purchase order processes, maintain vendor master data, and support utility contract administration. You will be the go-to expert for Vendor Panel administration, supplier onboarding, and procurement reporting, and contribute to forward planning and supporting the Procurement Steering Committee.

About You

We're seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Operations Partner with experience in procurement or finance and a solid understanding of local government purchasing systems and contract management platforms such as Vendor Panel. You will manage purchase orders, vendor master data, utility management, and procurement reporting with precision and compliance. Experience in utility contract support, supplier onboarding, and performance reporting (including DIFOT and on-time invoice metrics) is essential. You will bring excellent communication, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to Greater Dandenong's REACH values.

Please address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

The successful candidate will be asked to undergo a Working with Children Check and a national police check (and where relevant an international criminal history check), subject to spent conviction laws. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying; each application is considered on its merits.

Benefits

Council offers an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports work-life balance and opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options including hybrid work
• Learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit the careers page: Working with Us.

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse backgrounds, and people with varied abilities and beliefs. We will accommodate workplace adjustments as needed.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including:

• A brief cover letter
• Your resume
• Response to key selection criteria

You will answer selection questions as part of the process. The selection process also includes reference checks.

Position Description: Procurement Operations Partner – 506.5 KB

Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Further information: Kosta Tzim, 8571 5287

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Government Administration

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