Procurement Specialist
This position would suit a Purchasing professional, or suitably experienced individual looking to develop their career.
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: City of Greater Geelong
Location: South West Coast VIC
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-3-7379-6332
Fax: +61-8-6450-8412
E-mail: n\a
Site: n\a
Detail information about job Procurement Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the Property & Procurement Department
This department is part of our Finance & Strategy Division, and is responsible for the City's end-to-end procurement and contract management functions, including our diverse buildings portfolio, facilities maintenance, lease management, property acquisitions and disposals, fleet management and the procurement function.
About the role
This position will effectively manage an allocated procurement portfolio of tenders/quotations and provide the organisation with procurement advice that is in line with industry best practice and organisational policies and procedures.
This is a temporary full-time position for 2 years.
Key responsibilities
- Role model and promote Council values in all aspects of duty.
- Provide efficient and effective supervision of procurement activities, ensuring that procurement activities undertaken by Council, complies with probity principles, legislation and organisational policy and procedures.
- Provide strong leadership for all procurement processes undertaken.
- Ensure that the production of procurement documentation complies with all legal requirements.
- Maintain the accuracy of standards, ensure potential tenderers are provided with all required documentation and meet agreed timelines.
- Facilitate procurement processes so as to ensure all prospective suppliers have an equal opportunity to tender or quote and that procurement activities are carried out to attain value for money outcomes for Council.
- Demonstrate sound administration practices for Council procurement and the maintenance of all files ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurate.
- Provide support and advice to other business units which contribute to the effective and efficient administration of procurement processes and contracts.
Key selection criteria
- Experience in procurement, preferably within the public sector.
- Knowledge of Local Government Act 1989.
- Understanding of technical literature, standards, manuals and codes of practice.
- Efficient, effective planning and use of own time including the ability to set priorities and achieve set objectives.
- Ability to successfully negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Ability to prepare effective, clear and concise reports and correspondence on matters relating to the position.
About the City
As Victoria's largest regional municipality, the City provides the benefits of city living in a beautiful seaside location - all only 1 hour from Melbourne. We enjoy an open and inclusive culture with great employment conditions, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and many varied learning and development opportunities. The City is an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions a diverse workforce can bring to our community.
Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Enquiries: Paul Taylor | 03 5272 4288 | [email protected]
Applications close 5:00pm Friday 27 July 2018.
Position Description