Procurement Coordinator

**Division**:Corporate and Community
**Team**:Governance and Procurement
**Employment Status**:Permanent, Full time
**Employment Arrangement**:35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
**Salary Range**:Grade 18 $94,034.28 - $108,271.08 per annum, (dependent upon experience) plus 11% Superannuation

**Council Overview**

Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

**About the Opportunity**

This role offers a dynamic and fulfilling experience, ensuring you won't be confined to sitting at a desk all day. You'll have the opportunity to engage with Council activities and staff both in the field and at decision-making tables, creating a rich and varied work experience.

**About you**

**Are you someone passionate about creating meaningful change and seeking a role that directly impacts the daily lives of the community?**

Embrace this exciting opportunity at Strathfield Council, where you'll play a pivotal role in the delivery of best practice procurement processes. Your experience will not only shine but will also serve a larger purpose—contributing significantly to the betterment of our community.

**Join us to be a driving force behind positive transformation and become an integral part of something truly impactful.**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide advice and recommendations on procurement strategies for ongoing supplies and services to achieve the best outcome for Council.
- Implement, manage, and maintain electronic systems for online tender services and online quote process and associated training and compliance for all users.
- Develop and monitor strategic procurement activities that support the centre led procurement approach through industry / market research and spend analysis and that are in line with policies and legislation.
- Ensure ethical procurement and governance practices are embedded into team culture and business activities, including regular oversight and audits; and
- Maintain a focus on creating collaborative relationships with internal and external customers to achieve mutually agreed business goals and maximise potential opportunities that support efficiencies and savings.

**Required Skills and Experience**
- Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Public Administration, Procurement & Contracting.
- Knowledge of the NSW Local Government Act 2020 and Office of Local Government Tendering Guidelines for NSW Local Government
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an equivalent or similar position
- Demonstrated understanding of Local Government procurement legislation and policies, or similar.

**Staff Benefits**

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**Position Description**

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**To Apply**

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.

**_Your cover letter should address the selection criteria as found in the position description._**

In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Applications Close at 10pm, Sunday 3 March 2024