Contracts Purchasing and Compliance Officer

The City of Parramatta is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive **Contracts, Purchasing & Compliance Officer**to support the delivery of efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement practices. This role is essential in ensuring Council’s purchasing activities align with policy, suppliers meet expectations, and internal stakeholders are supported to achieve best value for money.

**About the role**

As a Contracts, Purchasing & Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in embedding procurement discipline across Council, supporting contract management, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures. You will:

- Provide customer-focused procurement support to internal teams and external suppliers.
- Assist in the coordination of supply functions and the development of procurement strategies and policies.
- Maintain and update the centralised contracts management database and corporate contracts register.
- Monitor procurement queues and ensure timely processing of orders and invoices.
- Deliver training and act as a help desk for procurement systems and procedures.
- Conduct daily compliance reviews of purchase orders and amendments, and support staff in resolving issues.
- Assist with the review and development of procurement policies, training manuals, and system documentation.
- Manage supplier records, including onboarding, amendments, and periodic deactivation reviews.
- Support procurement research and recommend sourcing strategies to achieve best value.
- Participate in procurement-related projects, system testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with legislative and governance standards, and contribute to a culture of ethical procurement.
- Promote workplace health and safety, diversity, and customer service excellence.

**About You**

We’re looking for a motivated and organised professional with a strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, and compliance. You will bring:
**Essential Skills & Experience**
- Certificate in Purchasing or a business-related discipline.
- Broad knowledge of purchasing, compliance, and contract management processes.
- Experience with ERP financial systems (OneCouncil preferred).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of procurement policy and governance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
- Knowledge of the Local Government Act and procurement legislation.
- Experience in purchasing systems, contract administration, and tendering.

**Desirable**
- Experience in a similar role within local government.
- High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and support staff.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service and build strong relationships.
- Extensive experience in an ERP finance environment.

**Be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and community impact.**

**What’s on offer**
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $93,458 to $102,919 plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunitiesHealth and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

**How to apply**

Applications close 9pm, 29th May 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.