Procurement Support Officer, Procurement and Business Framework

2 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

**About the role**:
The Procurement Support Officer is responsible for driving value for money, cost effective outcomes to internal clients for the department. The position provides procurement advice and support to a diverse range of customers, leads and provides effective relationship management services, and ensures compliant procurement outcomes for its customers.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**About you**:

- Experienced in end-to-end procurement activities, including the provision of advice about procurement sourcing approaches and processes, approval frameworks, policies and control gates to internal clients and stakeholders?
- Details focused and adaptable?
- Customer focused, and driven to improve initiatives, capabilities, and technologies?

**Key Accountabilities**
- Support the provision of procurement services, advice and recommendations to internal clients regarding procurement processes, approval requirements, negotiations and governance frameworks.
- Provide systems administration and assurance, including Procurement Self-Serve, and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and briefing materials as required.

Strategic planning and project delivery - Contribute to procurement-related projects so that they are completed accurately and on time, in accordance with departmental procedures and requirements.

Risk Management - Monitor and report on identified or emerging risks, ensuring timely briefings and reports to the leadership team - Record risks and actions in the Risk Register.

Stakeholder Management - Work closely with divisional partners, providing responsive, solution-oriented and well-informed advice and support.

Share business intelligence to support strong procurement planning and contract management.

Identify opportunities for capability uplift, and support or lead targeted training as required.

**Qualifications / Specialist Expertise**

Qualifications - A tertiary qualification in fields relevant to procurement is desirable but not essential.

Specialist Expertise - Understanding of/experience in procurement in the Victorian government context, under the framework of the Financial Management Act 1994 and Victorian Government Purchasing Board Guidelines.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
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