About the Role

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader Procurement with a high level of procurement experience to join the Financial Services Unit.

The objectives of the position are to:

- Lead Council's procurement and contract management activities, ensuring compliance, fostering strong supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement to deliver efficient and effective procurement outcomes.

- Develop and review procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Local Government Legislation and Statutory requirements.

- Establish and rationalise key supplier agreements, identify new opportunities and seek ways to improve efficiencies.

- Continuously improve the organisation's procurement processes.

Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Bachelor of Business or related discipline, and considerable knowledge and expertise in procurement related activities.

- Current Driver's Licence.

- High level procurement experience in a small to medium multi-function organisation or Local Government environment.

- Comprehensive understanding of the Local Government Act 2009 and any other legislation as it relates to procurement.

- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the preparation of contracts, tenders and evaluation processes.

- Proven ability to undertake tasks and duties in a logical and objective manner.

- Well-developed reporting and analytical skills.

- Demonstrated experience in the provision of quality service to internal and external customers.

- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

- Team Leader experience.

- Experience in presenting to suppliers, working groups and staff.





- Sound time management skills.

- Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

- High level of problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.

- Experience in and commitment to working in a team environment.

What we can offer you

- A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.

- Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum with 17.5% leave loading.

- Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.

- Nominal 72.50 hours, nine (9) day fortnight roster.

- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.

- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

- Active social club.

How to Apply

Please complete your application details and attach your resume, a cover letter and your licences and qualifications (relevant to the position).

All applications must be completed through this online portal prior to the closing date. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment

Following the selection of the preferred candidate, Council will require a number of further checks including reference checks, police history / criminal history checks, medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.

Employment Eligibility

To apply you must be a Permanent resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, Current Zealand Citizen or hold the appropriate visa to work in Australia.

Privacy Information

Douglas Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including People and Culture and the relevant selection panel members. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission, or we are required by law.

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