El1 Procurement and Contracts Lead

Seeking an experienced and professional procurement expert for this exciting opportunity.

**Your new company**

Hays is currently partnered with a Federal Government organisation to recruit an EL1 Procurement and Contracts Lead in a temporary capacity. This company is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing programs that support a better life those with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.

**Your new role**

The Procurement team is responsible for partnering with business areas to procure goods and services for the agency.

In this role, you will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wide-ranging activities of substantial depth. The position requires exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and operational support.

Responsibilities will include:

- Consulting and collaborating with internal stakeholders and business areas, providing a combined education and business intelligence function to identify upcoming issues that require action, further advice or forward planning.
- Working collaboratively with company business areas as a procurement business partner, and managing a team to develop market approach documentation, evaluate tenders and negotiate contracts.
- Leading an integrated approach to identifying procurement requirements early in the process including supporting the planning activities within the wider team.
- Ensuring agency procurement activities are conducted in line with legislative requirements, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Procurement Policy.
- Delivering support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs), the agency Procurement Framework, and Agency policies and procedures.
- Managing regular policy and process reviews for continuous business improvement in order to benefit the business clients and improving procurement business partnership.

**What you'll need to succeed**

To be considered for this role, you will have:

- A tertiary degree or diploma in procurement, business, law, building or related fields is desirable
- Demonstrated experience in procurement/contract preparation, administration and supervision.
- Understanding of technical literature, standards, manuals and codes of practice applicable to the preparation of procurement and contract activities.
- Efficient, effective planning and use of own time in the setting of priorities to achieve set objectives with the resources available and within set time frames.
- Ability to successfully negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Well-developed customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to analyse information and prepare correspondence and reports.

Due to the nature of our client, for this role you MUST be an Australian Citizen

**What you'll get in return**

This role offers you an attractive daily rate of $585 plus super, full time hours and a 12-month placement with the possibility of an extension.

Temporary and contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- Weekly pay cycles
- Your nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online timesheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
- Regular contact with Geelong based consultants throughout the duration of your assignment.

**What you need to do now**

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply.

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