Job Description
Procurement Officer - 6-Month Contract | Likely to Extend | Procurement | Contracts | Stakeholder Engagement
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We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join a busy procurement function within a well-established public sector organisation. This is a 6-month contract initially, with a strong likelihood of extension longer term. The role will suit a procurement professional who understands the end-to-end procurement process and can confidently work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver compliant, commercially sound outcomes.
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Reporting to the Senior Procurement Business Partner, you will support a range of procurement activities from initial business requirements through to sourcing, tendering, contract award and ongoing contract management.
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Managing and reviewing end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities in line with established policies and procedures
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Supporting the management of procurement panels and self-service purchasing channels
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Assisting with contract management, including resolving issues and negotiating variations to purchase orders, contracts and agreements
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Maintaining accurate procurement records and preparing reporting on procurement and contract activity
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Providing procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders, including guidance on procurement processes, policy thresholds and best practice
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Delivering training and support on procurement systems and processes
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Identifying, managing and escalating procurement risks where required
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Applying procurement governance and risk management frameworks across procurement activities
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Supporting probity and governance requirements with internal stakeholders and suppliers
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Keeping up to date with procurement policies, processes, legislation and relevant market developments
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About You
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We are looking for a procurement professional who can operate with a positive level of autonomy and is comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience, education and training
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Experience across end-to-end procurement, including business planning, needs analysis, sourcing, tendering and contract award
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Solid knowledge of procurement and contract management frameworks
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The ability to manage procurement matters with minimal supervision
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An understanding of procurement governance, risk and relevant legislative requirements
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
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About the Chance
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6-month contract initially, with a strong likelihood of longer-term extension
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Join a well-established public sector organisation
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On-site parking available
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Car travel is recommended, as the location is not close to public transport
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Opportunity to work across a broad range of procurement, contracts, governance and stakeholder management activities
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📌 Procurement Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Quay Appointments
📍 New South Wales