Agriculture and Fisheries (Organisation site ( ) )
Procurement Services; Finance & Asset Management; Corporate; Brisbane City
As a Principal Procurement Officer, you will :
Provide strategic and tactical analysis and procurement planning, category management, strategy development and implementation, and the provision of expert knowledge and advice to various internal stakeholders.
Conduct and lead tender management from procurement planning through to contract award.
Initiate and project manage reviews of procurement systems and processes and identify strategies for improvement.
What you will do (key responsibilities / duties) :
Provide strategic and tactical analysis and procurement planning, category management, strategy development and implementation, and the provision of expert knowledge and advice to various internal stakeholders, including Departmental business groups and a network of DPI procurement officers.
Conduct and lead tender management from procurement planning through to contract award, contract management and administration, preparing procurement related correspondence, providing procurement advice to stakeholders, and exercising a procurement authorisation.
Initiate and project manage reviews of procurement systems and processes and identify strategies for improvement to ensure an efficient and effective procurement function.
Provide objective, professional input to the development of departmental procurement policies, systems and procedures.
Influence the capability and profile of procurement with the department and contribute to the development of knowledge and expertise of purchasing staff in the delivery of effective procurement practices.
What you will bring (qualifications, registrations, experience) :
Level 3 Procurement Certification (Diploma in Government - Procurement and Contracts) Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) accreditation is highly desirable Formal qualifications in Supply Chain Management or a similar degree is highly desirable For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Why join the department (benefits)?
The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders.
Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride.
This is what keeps them coming back.
Here are some other reasons why our people choose us :
A department that supports diversity and inclusion, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, sexual orientation or disability.
A supportive, ethical and respectful workplace culture where violence and harassment in any form is not tolerated.
An employer who values safety and wellbeing and places a high level of importance on our shared responsibilities for consultation about work health and safety.
An agency that offers flexible working options and rewards and recognition programs.
An employer who offers great superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.
Join us and help govern corporate initiatives across our five business groups.
Visit to learn more about us and what we do.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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