Procurement Specialist

**Procurement Specialist**
An exciting new opportunity for a 6-month temporary position has arisen with our highly sought client. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for a role based out in Frankston.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Monitor compliance with company Procurement Policy, Processes and Financial Delegations
- Provide advice to the business on the full procurement cycle (source 2 contract, procure to pay). This may involve leading and facilitating Request for Quotes (RFX) process, managing tender administration, supplier reporting and analysis.
- Ensure probity requirements are adhered to for all market approach activities.
- Prepare tender/contract templates and documentation for tendering of works and services
- Provide Procurement support services such as raising requisitions, loading contracts, generating Purchase Orders and reconciling invoices.
- Data Analytics/reporting and admin support to the team

**Knowledge, Skills & Experience**
Knowledge required to perform at a competent level in this role:
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- Sound knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies
- Sound stakeholder engagement capabilities and influencing skills
- Sound knowledge of legal principles and contract drafting
- Good understanding of the procure to pay process
- Experience in VGPB guidelines and Social Procurement Frameworks
- Proficiency in MS Office is required along with experience in SAP/Oracle or equivalent ERP
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications**:

- Degree with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in procurement