Procurement and Contracts Officer

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia Onpoint 365 Full time

Located in Canberra, ACT
- Ongoing Permanent role
- Must have the ability to obtain Baseline clearance

**Procurement and Contracts Officer**
- **Located in Canberra, ACT**:

- **Ongoing Permanent role**:

- **Must have the ability to obtain Baseline clearance**

Our Federal Government client is seeking a
**Procurement and Contracts Officer** who will undertake procurement activities.

**Overview of the Section**:
The team is responsible for procurement policy and procedure establishment, implementation and advice, tender preparation, contract development, shared service arrangements and relevant statutory reporting. The Team also monitors and reports on the management and performance of contracts.

**Position specific duties**:

- Provide accurate and timely support and advice on procurement and contract matters, in accordance with the relevant legislation and policies.
- Review and/or drafting procurement related documentation including spending proposals, request for quotes, contracts and deeds of variation.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of procurement and contracting reference materials when conducting procurement activities.
- Assist with procurement reporting obligations including Senate Order, Annual Report, Indigenous Procurement Policy, Annual Procurement Plan etc.
- Assist to drive continuous business improvements in relation to procurement and contract management.
- Maintain all records in the SAP Finance system and Electronic Document Management.
- Improve organisational performance through effective engagement.

**Position specific Capabilities**:

- An ability to work, contribute and participate in a busy team environment that works together to achieve organisational goals.
- Demonstrated ability to manage procurement and contract management processes within the Commonwealth.
- Well-developed skills in using procurement related systems, such as SAP, AusTender and the Commonwealth Contracting Suite online tool,
- Well-developed written and verbal communication.
- Well-developed liaison and negotiation skills.
- Well-developed judgement and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise work to meet deadlines.

**Knowledge required**:

- Demonstrated ability to manage procurement and contract management processes within the Commonwealth, including knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and related policy, particularly procurements using Standing Offer Notices and other established arrangements or the ability to gain the skills.
- Well-developed skills in using procurement related systems, such as SAP, AusTender and the Commonwealth Contracting Suite online tool, or the ability to gain the skills.
- Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts, or progress towards this qualification.

**Application requirements**:

- Provide a one-page statement (max 750 words) outlining how your skills, knowledge, and experience make you the right person for the role. You should include details of relevant achievements/examples that demonstrate your suitability.
- Provide a current CV detailing recent employment history which is relevant to the advertised position.
- Provide the name and contact details of two referees.

**How to apply**:
Applications received after submission may be considered for similar roles.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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