Manager Contracts and Procurement
A strategic management role providing high-level management & leadership oversight of all aspects of contract & procurement activities for Council.
Summary about this job
Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory
Company: u&u. Recruitment Partners
Location: Gladstone & Central QLD
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 p.a.
Phone: +61-3-6258-5908
Fax: +61-7-8934-3885
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Detail information about job Manager Contracts and Procurement. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Be apart of Council transformation
- Work-life balance
- Permanent position
The Gladstone Region is a dynamic Central Queensland coastal region that provides an enviable lifestyle and economic stability for more than 63,000 residents. Gladstone Regional Council delivers essential services to the community and promotes sustainable growth of the region, with a strong focus on creating a safe, inclusive and efficient workforce and providing opportunity for personal growth and career development for its 650-plus employees.
Due to a transformational restructure, an opportunity has become available for a strategic Manager Contracts and Procurement to join the business and support the delivery of Council’s operational program of work.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders in identifying procurement needs relative to the program of work / individual projects being undertaken and develop and publish procurement schedules in support of the works program;
- Provide advice and support to the Strategic Procurement Specialist in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Procurement Strategy and an annual Procurement Plan;
- Provide effective management oversight of all procurement activities, including initiating internal audits as required to ensure all purchasing and tendering processes are completed in accordance with delegations, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Supervise the tender process from the pre‐qualification stage through to the final bid submission, award of contract and engagement close out;
- Conduct regular supplier reviews / audits and address any supplier performance issues using supplier management and improvement techniques;
- Provide direction, guidance and support to Contracts and Procurement staff to ensure all allocated work is completed within scheduled timeframes, and activities are compliant with relevant legislation and auditing requirements;
- Consistently work to maximise cost-effective arrangements for goods and services for Council; and
- Manage and facilitate the ongoing review of operational procedures and policies in pursuit of best practice for Council’s operations.
To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a Bachelor’s Degree of Business or related discipline. You will have demonstrated track record and success in building a high-performance culture and team whilst fostering a collaborative environment coupled with demonstrated experience and success in the management of contract and procurement functions, together with significant experience negotiating and executing contractual terms and conditions that improve corporate results.
This role will provide you the opportunity to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation, working within a high performing team that values your contribution. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a generous work-life balance.
For more information please call Dee Clarke at u&u on 07 3232 9102, quoting reference number 12041. Alternatively, to submit an application, please click below.
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