Procurement Officer

SYNOPSIS:
**Procurement Officer**
- **Full-Time, 12-month Contract**:

- **Up to $90,271.04 p.a. total salary package ($69,986.53 - $81,693.25* + 10.5% Super)**:

- **Attractive employee benefits - Flexible working arrangements, free parking, onsite gym, wellness program & more**
- P.A Pro-rata Dependent on skills and experience

**The City of Melville is a determined, passionate, and diverse workplace, with our staff at the core of what we do for our community**. As part of the City of Melville team, you will be rewarded with excellent working conditions and the following benefits to enjoy
- Structured professional development and study assistance programs.
- Employee wellness programs, flu shots and health assessments.
- Employee Assistance Programs, and a supportive leadership team.
- Free membership to our Gym, Pool and Health Lounge facilities.
- Active social club.
- Up to 10 weeks annual leave per year *conditions apply.
- Superannuation up to 14% *conditions apply.

**As our community continues to grow, we are looking for passionate individuals (like you) to join our team as we embark on our transformational goals**
- Going carbon neutral by 2030.
- Implementing a customer first approach to ensure our services, processes, and systems put the needs of our customers first.
- The implementation of digital strategy to ensure we have the best technology to organize, operate, and manage our information.
- The implementation of an economic development strategy to help support our business community.

**We’re now seeking a motivated Procurement Officer for an exciting role with the City of Melville**

The Procurement Team oversees all procurement activities in the City. The range of Goods or Service purchased by the City is extensive and includes such things as the renovation of libraries/centres, the purchase of books, the purchase of new software, the installation of playgrounds, the fixing of roads or the engagement of architects/consultants.

The role of the Procurement Officer is to guide individual tender and quotation processes from advertising through to award, including document preparation in accordance with current templates, advertising, evaluating and finalising contract.

**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:

- Experience in the use of Microsoft suite of products and financial software systems.
- Experience in the review and development of policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Be driven and keen to learn.
- Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and strict confidentiality.
- Desirable experience in purchasing and tendering. Desirable knowledge of contract preparation.

**Other skills**:

- Sound interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Sound verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively individually and in a team.

**For further information in regards to this vacancy please contact** - Xavier Lagane - Procurement & Contracts Coordinator - 08 9364 0980