Procurement Officer Local Government

3 months ago


Camden, Australia Alexander Appointments Full time

$47.04 - $53.89 per hour + Super| 35hours per week
- Local Government | Hybrid - Camden + WFH
- ASAP Start | Estimated 5month assignment, potential to extend
- **$47.04 - $53.89 per hour + Super| 35hours per week**:

- **Local Government | Hybrid - Camden + WFH**:

- **ASAP Start | Estimated 5month assignment, potential to extend**

**About the Company**
Join one of the fastest growing councils in Australia, based in the Macarthur region, focused on the delivery of exceptional local government services and facilities, within a friendly and supportive organisational culture, promoting growth, opportunity and excellence

**Why Apply?**
- Gain Public Sector experience and skills that are pivotal to developing your career within Government
- Work / life balance
- Flexible working conditions
- Free onsite parking

***

**About the Role**
They are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join the team in Camden, with flexibility to work remotely from home. This is an estimated 5-month temporary assignment, with a potential to extend.

Working within the Purchasing & Procurement Team, you will be required to monitor, review and evaluate the procurement activities to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and terms of agreement.

**Responsibilities**
- Work collaboratively with the Purchasing & Procurement Coordinator in running procurement systems and procedures to ensure best practice
- Answering enquiries relating to tenders and contracts
- Provide expertise and guidance to staff on purchases of goods and services
- Ensure compliance with Purchasing & Tendering Guidelines
- Review purchase requisitions and ensure compliance with legislative requirements
- Create and receive quotations, utilising company recordkeeping system (EDM)
- Upload tenders and quotations in accordance with Procurement guidelines
- Assist with end to end tender and quotations process
- Review key supplier agreements, identifying areas of new opportunities
- Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities, mitigating risks
- Prepare and deliver purchasing & procurement training for staff
- Generate routine reports to ensure compliance requirements are met
- Participate in negotiations to establish and review current arrangements
- Contribute to the development of contract management plans, contract variations and performance
- Records and database management ensuring high integrity, accuracy and confidentiality
- Translate complex procurement information into everyday terminology for a variety of stakeholders
- Establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, facilitating collaboration, cohesion, partnerships, engagement and contribution of ideas

**About you**
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels
- Strong computer literacy skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite and Authority Software
- Superior organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting deadlines
- Solid analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- A strong team and task focus, takes initiative with willingness to assist others

***

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated Procurement, Purchasing or Tendering experience
- Thorough understanding of Government Procurement frameworks
- Reliable remote internet access with the ability to work independently from home
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
- Fully COVID vaccinated or medically exempt
- Ability to commence and commit to the duration of the assignment

**About Alexander Appointments**

**How to Apply**
**Only suitable applicants will be contacted**.



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