Procurement Officer - Local Government

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Detail information about job Procurement Officer - Local Government. Terms and conditions vacancy

Our client is a local council located in the CBD. They are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Officer for a minimum 4-month contract to start in August and has opportunity to be extended.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assist in the promotion of sound procurement practices through maintaining compliance to the Local Government Act 1989 and all relevant Council policies and procedures.
• Assist in the administration of Council's contract management system and other procurement software solutions including the Procurement Intranet site.
• Participate in selected tendering projects including the development of tender documents and the construction and issue of related contracts.
• Facilitate or participate on tender evaluation panels as required.
• Assist in the development of procurement processes and procedures that align with the requirements of the Local Government Best Practice Guidelines.
• Apply and maintain probity in all procurement and purchasing functions.
• Provide support and advice to internal service units on procurement enquires/issues.
• Assist the Coordinator Strategic Procurement with internal organisational training programs.
• Provide training to individual staff members and new contract manager inductees in the use of Council's contract management system.
• Assist the Manager Strategic Procurement with projects as required.
• Assist the Coordinator Strategic Procurement in the development and administration of periodic reports.
• Attend external meetings with various Local Government, State Government and other external parties as required.
• Maintain a pre-qualified supplier list and other procurement items on the Intranet system.
• Assist in the development and update of categories of spend.

To be successful for the role you will possess the following:

• Experience in procurement particularly in Tendering and Contracts. Proficiency in software applications (Microsoft products and procurement systems).
• Sound knowledge of Local Government practices.
• An understanding of the requirements of Section 186 of the Victorian Local Government Act.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Ability to work in accordance with Council values and behaviours.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of Procurement processes and the application of electronic purchasing systems.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in using Microsoft software and other procurement systems.
• Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement systems.
• Organisational skills to achieve objectives within timeframe requirements, excellent teamwork and time management skills and the ability to undertake tasks with limited supervision.
• Sound interpersonal and communication abilities and skills

Please submit your resume and if you are suitable, we will be in touch ASAP!

Click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV quoting reference number JP/22690 or call Jessica Pennington on 03 8606 0300. Please note, due to a high volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.