Procurement Officer

Division: Financial Performance & Investments
- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
- Req ID: 71610

**Procurement Officer - NSW Trustee and Guardian**
- 1 x Ongoing full-time. 35 hours per week.
- 1 x Temporary full-time for up to 12 months. 35 hours per week.
- Location: Parramatta and Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
- Clerk Grade: 7/8 Level. Base salary $110,266 p.a. to $122,058 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

**About us**

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

**Our commitment to diversity**

**About the team**

The Financial Performance and Investments division provides a full range of financial services including budgeting, procurement, customer accounts and investment management services.

**About the role**

The Procurement Officer provides procurement expertise and assists stakeholders to plan, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet business outcomes, government directions and NSW Trustee and Guardian’s fiduciary duty. Each role will be assigned their own portfolio and be provided training and support from senior staff.

This is an exciting opportunity that will see you:

- Validate stakeholder business needs, compile and source market information, and assist in analysing markets and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
- Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes.
- Implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes
- Provide advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to staff across the agency to provide governance and support good practice in procurement.
- Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunities.
- Maintain and update procurement records including contract register and disclosure requirements and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organisational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement information.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

**About you**

Application is encouraged if you demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

- Minimum 3 years proven experience in a professional procurement role - Private sector, Not for Profit and Government experience welcome.
- Skilled at understanding stakeholder needs, gathering market information, and analysing markets and risks to support procurement planning and decisions.
- Experience in negotiating to establish and review supply relationships.
- Ability to provide clear and concise advice, information and guidance on procurement-related matters to stakeholders.
- The roles will primarily cover procurement categories including ICT, Professional Services (including Legal and Financial Services), and Property Services.
- Experience in managing performance and risk for high volume, low value procurement would be beneficial.
- Sound like you? We would love to hear from you_

**Essential requirements**

Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant discipline or industry.

**What we offer**

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

- work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
- various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
- career development including study leave and acting opportunities
- access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

**How to apply**
- submit a resume (maximum five pages) and cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role and in your cover letter answer the following targeted questions:

- Briefly describe a procurement sourcing activity you recently undertook, your role and the steps taken to achieve the desired outcome.
- Briefly describe a supplier or contract issue that you have encountered, and the steps you took to resolve the situation.

**Closing date**

**Applicatio