Aps6 Procurement Officer

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an APS6 Procurement Officer on a contract for 3 months with 3 months potential extension.

**Position Overview**

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**_Panel management and procurement_**
- Utilising both internal Agency’s Panels as well as other Government panel arrangements.
- Provide advice to staff in relation to procurement activities and how to procure from Panels to ensure compliance with internal procedures and the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
- Develop various forms of contracts as an outcome of procurement activities, for example and Work Orders and Official Orders.
- Support business units in the development and review of contracts.
- Undertake market research to identify opportunities to utilise existing Government Panel arrangements.
- Prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines and client expectations can be met.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and support all team objectives.
- Communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with all staff, clients, and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration, and enhancement of the agency’s reputation.
- Ensure risks and issues are escalated to the appropriate delegate in a timely manner
- Proficient in using both AusTender and DS4P.

**_ Customer Service_**
- Work with various stakeholders and suppliers, in a collaborative manner when undertaking procurement activities and panel management.
- Liaise with clients to anticipate their needs and provide potential options. Take personal responsibility for driving client satisfaction and supporting client needs.
- Work with various stakeholders and suppliers in undertaking contract management.
- Assist in the resolution of contract issues and disputes in a timely manner to minimise any impacts on business.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support all team objectives.
- Communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with team members, staff, clients, and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration, and enhancement of the agency’s reputation.
- Adhere to the spirit and practice of the agency’s Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.
- Other duties as required

**Required Competencies**:

- **_ Teamwork and Collaboration:_** Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives and may share team resources to do this. Collaborates with other teams as well as industry colleagues.
- **_ Influence and Communication:_** Uses knowledge of other party's priorities and adapts presentations or discussions to appeal to the interests and level of the audience. Anticipates and prepares for reactions of others.
- **_ Resource Management/Leadership_**_:_ Sets up and maintains effective and efficient work teams and manages performance and resources, to achieve objectives. Chooses appropriate management strategies and communication styles to maintain high levels of motivation and productivity. Gives feedback for development purposes and provides support and direction for improvement.
- **_ Judgement and Problem Solving_**_:_ Investigates underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems and develops appropriate response by adapting/creating and testing alternative solutions.
- **_ Independence:_** Plans, sets and works to meet challenging standards and goals for self and/or others. Recognises where endeavours will make the most impact or difference, decides on desired outcome and sets realistic goals to reach this target.
- **_ Adaptability_**: Copes with ambiguity or situations that lack clarity. Adapts readily to changing circumstances and new responsibilities (which may include activities outside own preferences) in the interests of achieving team objectives. Recognises the need for and undertakes personal development because of changes.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- All Specified Personnel must have a current (Within the last 6 Months) National Police Check Certificate prior to commencement.

**Eligibility**:

- Australian and New Zealand Citizens Only and Permanent Residents can apply.