Procurement | Accounting/Finance/Payroll/Procurement
From $111,976 to $118,639 per annum, plussuper. Full-time, fixed term, 12-month contract with thepossibility of extension The City of Perth is taking great strides to become a modern andcontemporary organisation that delivers on its aspirations to be athriving and vibrant capital city that is liveable, sustainable,and prosperous for current and future generations.
As part of the Evolution to Excellence, it needs commerciallyminded professionals to undertake strategic procurement across abroad range of goods and services categories such as ICT &technology, professional services, community services, marketingand events, arts and culture, parks and landscaping, planningtransport and urban design, sustainability, properties andfacilities, operations, and assets & infrastructure.
About the Position We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to managethe procurement, tendering, and contract management requirementsacross the City of Perth. This position provides procurementsupport and commercial advice to City stakeholders and performsend-to-end procurement and contracting functions.
The primary goals of this role are to reduce the commercial riskfor the City, maintain compliance with policies and legislation,and maximise the value gained from procurement activity.
The role engages at senior levels to promote procurement andcommercial integrity and accountability in Council and Executivedecision-making. It provides professional, commercial, andtechnical advice to key stakeholders in relation to procurement forthe effective and compliant operation of the City.
Reporting to the Manager Strategic Procurement, this positionwill support the City by:
Providing commercial advice to key stakeholders on allaspects of procurement strategy and practice to inform businessplanning, encourage innovative approaches and enhance valuethrough improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.Conducting end to end procurement tasks (i.e. Tenders) forhigh value, high risk or critical customer activities.Contributing to the development and implementation ofpolicies, procedures, systems, and frameworks for procurementrelated activities to deliver best practice procurement andcontract management solutions that comply with relevantlegislation.Ensuring safe and compliant work practices in accordancewith Western Australian Work Health & Safety legislation aswell as the City's safe systems of work.To be successful in this role you will have the ability todemonstrate a detailed understanding of the end-to-end procurementand contracting cycle. Previous experience in drafting, developing,and negotiating contracts for the procurement of goods and serviceswill be advantageous.
Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork,courage, and respect, allowing us to come together to lead andsupport the community.
How to apply By clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directedto the City of Perth's employment page. Please provide acomprehensive resume, together with a cover letter of no more thantwo pages outlining your interest in the position and addressingyour suitability for the role.
The application process Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 5th May2024. Late applications will not be accepted. If you areinterested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soonas possible.
Applicants may be considered for similar positionswithin the City of Perth. Applicants will be required to obtain a National PoliceHistory Check via the City of Perth prior to commencingemployment. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify yourapplication. From $111,976 to $118,639 per annum, plussuper. Full-time, fixed term, 12-month contract with thepossibility of extension The City of Perth is taking great strides to become a modern andcontemporary organisation that delivers on its aspirations to be athriving and vibrant capital city that is liveable, sustainable,and prosperous for current and future generations.
As part of the Evolution to Excellence, it needs commerciallyminded professionals to undertake strategic procurement across abroad range of goods and services categories such as ICT &technology, professional services, community services, marketingand events, arts and culture, parks and landscaping, planningtransport and urban design, sustainability, properties andfacilities, operations, and assets & infrastructure.
About the Position We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to managethe procurement, tendering, and contract management requirementsacross the City of Perth. This position provides procurementsupport and commercial advice to City stakeholders and performsend-to-end procurement and contracting functions.
The primary goals of this role are to reduce the commercial riskfor the City, maintain compliance with policies and legislation,and maximise the value gained from procurement activity.
The role engages at senior levels to promote procurement andcommercial integrity and accountability in Council and Executivedecision-making. It provides professional, commercial, andtechnical advice to key stakeholders in relation to procurement forthe effective and compliant operation of the City.
Reporting to the Manager Strategic Procurement, this positionwill support the City by:
Providing commercial advice to key stakeholders on allaspects of procurement strategy and practice to inform businessplanning, encourage innovative approaches and enhance valuethrough improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.Conducting end to end procurement tasks (i.e. Tenders) forhigh value, high risk or critical customer activities.Contributing to the development and implementation ofpolicies, procedures, systems, and frameworks for procurementrelated activities to deliver best practice procurement andcontract management solutions that comply with relevantlegislation.Ensuring safe and compliant work practices in accordancewith Western Australian Work Health & Safety legislation aswell as the City's safe systems of work.To be successful in this role you will have the ability todemonstrate a detailed understanding of the end-to-end procurementand contracting cycle. Previous experience in drafting, developing,and negotiating contracts for the procurement of goods and serviceswill be advantageous.
Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork,courage, and respect, allowing us to come together to lead andsupport the community.
How to apply By clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directedto the City of Perth's employment page. Please provide acomprehensive resume, together with a cover letter of no more thantwo pages outlining your interest in the position and addressingyour suitability for the role.
The application process Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 5th May2024. Late applications will not be accepted. If you areinterested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soonas possible.
Applicants may be considered for similar positionswithin the City of Perth. Applicants will be required to obtain a National PoliceHistory Check via the City of Perth prior to commencingemployment. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify yourapplication.
For further information please contact Syed Ahmed, Commercial Lead Procurement, ******.
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Procurement Specialist.pdf
- Position Description - Procurement Specialist.pdf
#J-18808-Ljbffr
