Procurement Specialist

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life.

We are seeking two Procurement Specialists to provide support for our Procurement and Commercial Department.

These are Full Time, Permanent positions. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Blackburn in line with our hybrid working model.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Manager Strategic Procurement, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

- Manage the planning and conduct of tender processes from tender concept through to contract execution, including the management of stakeholders, in a timely manner
- Provide expert advice on the most appropriate tendering method (e.g. request for information, request for quote, request for tender. expressions of interest etc.) to meet AV's needs
- Develop and deliver detailed reports in relation to all aspects of tender processes, including tender evaluations and tender submissions
- Provide expert guidance in the drafting of business cases, briefing notes, Finance Committee papers and Board reports in relation to tendering to ensure compliance with the Delegations and Authorities Policy
- Build successful and effective Evaluation Panels by building team capabilities, identifying Evaluation Panel gaps and strengths, providing relevant support to close gaps and building on strengths to achieve Evaluation Panel goals

**About you**

To be considered for this position you will possess a degree or relevant industry certification with proven subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience. Other requirements include:

- Strong experience managing projects and influencing their outcomes
- Extensive experience in government tender processes
- A detailed understanding of purchasing and tendering processes, including probity and equity considerations
- Interpersonal and influencing skills to gain the acceptance and support of ideas, cooperation of others, and the ability to modify styles and techniques to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals
- Conceptual, analytical, financial and problem-solving skills to enable the identification of issues and the judgement to determine appropriate courses of action for achieving organisational goals
- Well-developed negotiating and management skills to foster continual improvement to enable effective implementation of plans across the organisation

**Working at Ambulance Victoria**

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of **Care, Accountability, Respect**and**Excellence** to life at AV, we want to hear from you

**Important information**

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.

This position is classified **AV4** under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.

**How to apply**
- Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
- Current resume
- A separate document addressing the key selection criteria from the position description
- At all levels of our organisation_ a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people._