Senior Procurement Specialist

24 hours ago

Lismore, Australia Lismore City Council Full time
About Us

Lismore City Council has demonstrated its resilience and dedication to community recovery efforts since the 2022 natural disasters. Our collective strength in partnership with the community has enabled us to lead the recovery process, showcasing our ability to adapt and grow. Today, Lismore is starting to thrive again, and it's an exciting time for those who live, work, and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore.

Our Flood Restoration Portfolio (FRP) is the primary agency responsible for restoring Council and Community assets. The team will expand significantly over the coming months, offering numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth as we deliver various rebuild and transformation projects for our community.

Our vision is driven by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. With Lismore flourishing, it's the perfect time for individuals to embrace and celebrate everything that makes our city unique.

We welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community. We are inspired by our community and motivated to continue our mission.

About this Position:

The Flood Restoration Portfolio has an excellent opportunity for a highly qualified Senior Procurement Specialist to join our esteemed team working on the Lismore Restoration project. In this pivotal role, you will oversee contractor, subcontractor, and supplier procurement processes, ensuring the project achieves its procurement objectives while optimizing engagement within the supply chain.

What We Can Offer You:
  • A chance to take on new challenges while managing engagement in local government-shaping projects in the infrastructure space.
  • Be part of a dynamic, diverse, supportive, and tight-knit team that prides itself on solving problems that matter.
  • An attractive competitive salary ranging from AU$95,000 - AU$110,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Job Description:

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing advice on procurement and contract management-related matters across the Portfolio.
  • Conducting and supporting the procurement process, using best practices and judgment to make decisions on procurement and contract-related activities essential to the portfolio's operations.
  • Assisting with preparing and reviewing written material, including reports, contracts, and procurement documentation.
  • Delivering procurement and contract management training to team members to build capability and capacity in line areas, including preparing policies, guides, templates, and procedures.
  • Managing and administering procurement and contract management tools, processes, forms, templates, and policies.
  • Overseeing the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing suppliers to contract negotiations and selection.
  • Actively seeking ways to streamline business processes; researching and providing information on industry category trends and best practices.
  • Providing input to maximize procurement leverage, optimize project design, and minimize project duration and costs.
  • Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities and qualifications.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop procurement strategies that meet their needs.
  • Monitoring and tracking supplier performance and maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery information.
  • Ensuring compliance with Council policies and procedures and applicable legal requirements.
  • Continuously evaluating and improving procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Certificate Level 4 qualification and extensive experience in procurement activities and documentation preparation.
  • Strong understanding of procurement systems and processes and developing procedures and processes.
  • Sound working knowledge of local government legislative requirements about procurement activities.
  • Current Class C Driver's License.
  • Acceptance of new ideas and embracing change.
  • Highly professional actions and conduct.
  • Outcome-focused.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Proactive, highly motivated, and flexible.
  • Highly organized and attentive to detail.
  • Strong data entry skills.
  • Experienced with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to take on new challenges and grow professionally.
  • Dynamic, diverse, supportive, and tight-knit team environment.
  • Competitive salary range AU$95,000 - AU$110,000 per annum.
Other Information:
  • Term Contract: 35 hours a week/70 hours a fortnight up to 31 December 2026.
  • Location: The position will be primarily at our Flood Portfolio Office in Lismore. Flexible work options are available, working within operational requirements.

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