Procurement Specialist

**A stimulating and challenging work environment**:

- **Genuine work/life balance 9-day fortnight**:

- **Friendly team environment**

The role of Procurement Specialist is responsible for the provision, coordination and support of procurement services, incorporating tender and contract management. Partnering with a variety of departments across Council you will provide advice and support services to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the procurement function. Acting ethically with a high level of customer services to effectively monitor, review, control and ensure compliance with Procurement policy and procedures.

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**What we value**

We have a high-performance culture fostered through our values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. This culture encourages and supports equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and our community.
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience with the procurement and contract management lifecycle.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, Local Government (Tendering) Regulations, ICAC Guidelines, and other legislation relevant to this position.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills to enable effective communication, negotiation and consultation with a wide range and level of internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated high standards of team-work, including the ability to achieve departmental and organisational goals.
- Commitment to and demonstration of the values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to balance competing priorities.
- Excellent decision-making, numerical and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under one's own initiative without the need for supervision.

**Further Information**:
View the position description PDF, 103.51 KB or contact Terry Riley, Acting Coordinator Procurement, on 02 9093 6863.

**_ Applicants must include a statement demonstrating how they meet the essential knowledge, skills and abilities criteria listed in the position description, to be considered for this role._