Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Occupation: Procurement
Reference: VG/100920A
Job posted: 13/09/2024
Closes: 26/09/2024
Classification: VPSG6.1
Job duration: Ongoing
Salary Range: $134,593 - $157,355
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Category Management SpecialistOngoing role, full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)The RoleThe Category Management Specialist will provide direction for major spend categories including ICT and Professional Services, including supply market management and development, strategic planning and execution, and contract and risk management activities to meet business needs. The Category Management Specialist is also responsible for taking the lead in understanding the supply chain for relevant categories and for creating and managing category strategies to generate and sustain the most value for the Department.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Establishing, owning and overseeing the vision and objectives for major spend categories.Utilising category specific knowledge to ensure the category activities are in line with VGPB requirements.Build capability and manage the performance and risk of strategic or highly complex suppliers.The TeamThe position of Category Management Specialist forms a part of the Finance, Investment and Procurement Branch within the Corporate Services Group.
Finance, Investment and Procurement supports best practice resource allocation, budget and financial management and procurement across the department. It does this through the provision of strategic advice to the senior Executive and Ministers, development and implementation of frameworks, policies, systems and internal controls in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, other relevant legislation, accounting standards and Department of Treasury and Finance and Victorian Government Purchasing Board requirements.
The branch includes the Procurement Centre, Business Partnering and Reporting Team, Strategy and Investment Team, Financial Services Team and the Reporting and Operations Team.
About YouAs the successful candidate, you will have:
Exceptionally developed category and contract management experience with a procurement focus.The ability to consider data volume, variety, velocity, and veracity to establish data collection.The capacity to consider a broad range of topics (beyond immediate area of work) and work across government and deliver sustainable solutions.The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
How to ApplyPlease click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. Applications close at 23:59pm on 26 September 2024.
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