Unearth Talent is partnering with a high-level Federal Government client to source a Procurement Officer role at the APS5/6 level through a long term labour hire contract here in Canberra, ACT.
The task will include (but not limited to):
- Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for labour hire procurement.
- Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
- Robust knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender.
- Corporate document management and filing.
- Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out.
- Creating and managing supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP ensuring compliance with finance policy.
- Maintaining contractor access to time sheeting portal and end of month processing.
- Administer contracts, outline agreements and purchase orders in SAP.
- Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
- Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts.
- Enter, reconcile and maintain invoice and payment records in SAP.
- Undertake financial administration and reporting.
Capabilities Skills and Experience
- Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
- Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
- Contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS.
- Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
- Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
- Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems.
Security Clearance level of Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) at a minimum required
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability (PwD), and veterans.