Procurement Specialist

Newly developed role responsible for implementing new processes and systems at City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
- Newly created position & the opportunity to make it your own
- Fast paced role with exciting projects ahead
- Join a supportive and friendly organisation with great working conditions
- Great cosmopolitan location & car parking
- General Officer Level 6 $99,300.94 - $106,068.89

**City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters**

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.

Their audience is their community of residents, ratepayers, businesses, community groups as well as organisations, developers, state and local government partners and media contacts, all of whom they interact with on a daily basis.

The Council’s Finance Unit is currently going through the stage of advancing financial services and support it provides to the organisation and community.

**What you will be doing and will be responsible for**:
In this newly developed full-time role, you will be reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. You will have a strong understanding of procurement activities and the industry, specifically in the ability to obtain value for money. Lead the organisation’s procurement activities generally associated with complex procurement and sourcing strategies.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Engaging in the evaluation and implementation of new procurement processes and systems
- Providing specialist input and actively promote the Council’s Procurement Strategy
- Administer all facets of tender processes
- Cross functional collaboration and business partnering with identified key stakeholders
- Developing reporting and performance indicators
- Provide training and support to staff on processes and procedures
- Data and records management

**‘What you look like’ and need to demonstrate to be successful’**:

- Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Procurement, Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Contract Management or similar (i.e. CIPS accreditation) (essential)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement role (highly desirable)
- Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing processes including market analysis, tendering and evaluation
- High level of numeracy and accuracy
- Sound knowledge of probity, risk management and relevant legislation relating to contract conditions
- Advanced knowledge of contract and commercial law, and general conditions of contract
- Ability to undertake the Procurement process and provide guidance to our internal stakeholders for medium / high risk sourcing
- Local Government experience (desirable)
- Current Drivers Licence (essential)

**What’s on offer?**
- One (1) Rostered Day Off each month
- Work-life balance
- Great location, The Parade Norwood
- Above award pay rates
- Value-based Organisation
- Healthy Lifestyles Program
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Income protection (illness, accident & injury)
- Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program

**Sound like you?