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The Role:
The Department has a requirement for Procurement and Contract Management Specialists to assist with the day to day procurement and contract management processes in accordance with departmental and whole of government procurement policies, to support Procurement & Contracts Team.
The task will include (but not limited to):
Skills and Experience Required:
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A NV1 security clearance is required for this role.
How to Apply: Applications close 5 August.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Procurement and Contract Management Specialists
| Job title : | Procurement and Contract Management Specialists |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $120 - $150 per hour |
| Start date : | 2024-07-23 |
| Duration : | 10 months |
| Job Reference : | V-44967 |
| Contact name : | Kelly Shockley |
| Contact email : | kelly@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 2 months ago |
The Department has a requirement for Procurement and Contract Management Specialists to assist with the day to day procurement and contract management processes in accordance with departmental and whole of government procurement policies, to support Procurement & Contracts Team.
The task will include (but not limited to):
- Monitoring and managing procurement activities including; providing advice and support for basic to complex 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;
- Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through AusTender and DTA;
- Present a high level of customer service to internal clients and stakeholders, providing a proactive approach where Agency representatives are engaged, and feedback is sought;
- Establish and maintain strong business relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required;
- 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;
- Problem-solving contract-related issues;
- Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex;
- Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities;
- Stakeholder management and engagement;
- Develop, draft and implement communications strategies to support structural, technical and business changes;
- Risk assessment and issue management;
- Corporate Document Management and filing;
- Mailbox Management;
- Provide advice and support to the Line Manager, including identifying opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, efficiency and value for money.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Four years' experience working within Government Procurement;
- Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements;
- Complex 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;
- Provide advice on 'best fit' security procurement approaches;
- Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval;
- Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written;
- Ability to work effectively as an individual or within a team environment;
- The ability to work with minimal supervision.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A NV1 security clearance is required for this role.
How to Apply: Applications close 5 August.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
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