Senior Procurement Officer
The senior procurement officer objectives are to achieve cost savings on all purchases of goods and services.
Summary about this job
Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory
Company: The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Base salary $81.851.62 p.a. plus 9.5% Super
Phone: +61-3-4393-3724
Fax: +61-8-8799-6815
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Detail information about job Senior Procurement Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Invaluable hands-on experience working with highly experienced team
- Base salary $81.851.62 p.a. plus 9.5% Super
Senior Procurement Officer
GMCT is establishing a new centralised procurement function in order to achieve greater cost savings, increased governance and increase staff productivity for those staff currently engaged in procurement.
The senior procurement officer objectives are to achieve cost savings on all purchases of goods and services, ensure the quality of the goods and services is met and that the goods and services are delivered on time. These objectives are to be achieved within GMCT’s procurement policy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Achieve cost savings or better terms on all transactions & demonstrate that GMCT has obtained the best possible price
- Ensure risk is minimised (financial, legal, ohs & environmental)
- Comply with the procurement policy and process
- Offer improvements to the procurement process
- Communicate to all staff the procurement process
- Supplier evaluation
- Interviewing vendors
- Visiting supplier plants and distribution centres
- Unrolling analysis of price proposals and the financial reports of the company
- Negotiation of various contracts
- Monitoring and evaluation of rolling contracts
- Maintaining and reviewing records of bought items
- Effective management of time
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or TAFE qualification
- 3+ year’s practical experience within a related role
- Strong (demonstrated) Microsoft Excel experience
- Current driver’s license
ABOUT GMCT
At The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust we believe in caring for your loved ones with dignity and kindness. Our 19 cemeteries and memorial parks are maintained in perpetuity, giving you, your family and future generations’ peace of mind.
Each year, we help more than 12,500 families – of all cultures and faiths – plan and prepare for funeral, cremation, interment and memorial services. We are committed to maintaining these beautiful, restful and sustainable places to preserve and protect the memories and history they hold.