APS5/6 Procurement and Contract Specialist
Approximate 12-month contract with potential to extend | Canberra Location | APS5: $55.40 - $59.20 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation | APS6: $61.08 - $68.68 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation | NV1 Mandatory
OVERVIEW
Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Procurement and Contract Specialist to join their team at the APS5/6 level. Within this role you will assist with the day-to-day procurement and contract management processes in accordance with departmental and whole of government procurement policies.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 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.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.Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex.EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS Three - 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.IMPORTANT TO NOTE SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people. This is a security assessed position. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidate holding a Negative Vetting 1 Australian Government security clearance and undergo other employment suitability checks.
Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application. Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.