As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals. Our client is seeking to engage an EL1 Procurement and Contracts. Location: Canberra, ACT Contract Length: 12 months Pay rate: $602.55/Daily (excluding super) Eligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must be Australian Citizens About the Team The Procurement and Corporate Services Branch support the Agency business areas by providing corporate, procurement and property services. The Procurement team is responsible for partnering with business areas to procure goods and services for the Agency. The team focuses on applying the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Agency's policy to ensure value for money outcomes About the Role The EL1 Procurement and Contracts (Labour Hire) is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes across the Procurement functions of the Agency. The position is an important team leadership position within the Agency and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wide-ranging activities of substantial depth involving significant detail. The role requires providing leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision making for the Team Membership and assigned Contractors working within the work area. The EL1 Procurement and Contracts (Labour Hire) will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management within the procurement and contract management functions. The position requires exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level policy advice and operational support. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Consulting and collaborating with internal stakeholders and business areas, providing a combined education and business intelligence function to identify upcoming issues that require action, further advice or forward planning. Working collaboratively with Agency business areas as a procurement business partner, and managing a team to develop market approach documentation, evaluate tenders and negotiate contracts. Leading an integrated approach to identifying procurement requirements early in the process, including supporting the planning activities within the wider team. Ensuring that Agency's procurement activities are conducted in line with legislative requirements, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Agency's Procurement Policy. Delivering support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs), the Agency's Procurement Framework, and Agency policies and procedures. Managing regular policy and process reviews for continuous business improvement in order to benefit the business clients and improving procurement business partnership. Ensuring that Agency's corporate contracts are managed effectively and deliver value for money outcomes. Key skills required for role: Demonstrated procurement experience and knowledge in federal or state government Demonstrated ability to lead a team. Desirable skills to have for the role Relevant qualification in Commonwealth Procurement Desirable skills to have for role: Relevant qualification in Commonwealth Procurement If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9926 for further discussion. Please Note – The due date for this submission is 18/04/2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr
