Procurement Manager

Do you have government purchasing expertise?
- Partner with our internal stakeholders and support their procurement journey
- Full-time, ongoing VPS 5.2 role overseeing Procurement for a Melbourne icon

**About the Opportunity**

The Procurement Manager reports to the Head of Commercial and Facilities and is responsible for overseeing State Library Victoria's procurement and contract management activities.

The role ensures effective and efficient procurement practices that align with the Library's goals and comply with Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) policies and procedures. The Procurement Manager not only provides expert procurement advice but also uses their written and interpersonal communications capabilities to foster a culture of best practice in procurement across the organisation.

The Procurement Manager is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:

- Providing strategic commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholders, focusing on mitigating commercial and contractual risks
- Leading and managing procurement practices across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality procurement services for a range of goods and services
- Facilitating tender processes, providing expertise regarding procurement policies, processes and relevant laws
- Ensuring Library procurement, exemptions and contracts all comply with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board, Buying for Victoria, and internal guidelines
- Providing procurement and contract reporting to key internal and external stakeholders including government agencies
- Overseeing the completion of contracts, agreements and other legal documents related to procurement.

**About You**

In addition, you will come to us with:

- Completion of a relevant degree or postgraduate diploma (e.g. in business or commerce) or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant experience in leading and managing end to end procurement processes, including contract negotiation and supplier management.
- Strong understanding of government purchasing and contract management policies and practices, procurement governance frameworks and risk management practices, with a demonstrated ability to ensure compliance.
- Proven ability to develop and implement efficient and effective procurement strategies and processes that support purchasing operations and align with organisational goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support and mentor colleagues and foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture.
- Ability to prepare high-quality, timely reports and briefings, which provide comprehensive insights into procurement activities, aiding in decision-making and strategic planning.

**About the Library**

State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.

State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.

**State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.**

State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.

**How to apply**
- Resume
- Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the _key selection criteria_ in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement.

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