Senior Procurement and Contract Management SpecialistAbout the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.
About the Division Corporate Procurement supports and advises on procurement of goods and services undertaken by the department. It undertakes category planning and strategy development as well as leading sourcing activities end-to-end.
Early Learning and Childcare Centres for Victoria The Victorian Government has committed to expand kindergarten programs across the state and give children the best start to life. As part of this major initiative 50 new early learning centres will be built across Victoria.
These government-owned and run centres will provide childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and, eventually, transition to include Pre-Prep.
These centres will provide early learning advantage for local children and the benefit the broader community.
About the Role The purpose of this role is to work within the Corporate Procurement Branch to undertake strategy development as well as leading sourcing activities end-to-end for the new Victorian early learning and childcare (ELC) centres .
You will provide your expertise in the following services for the ELC centres:
undertake strategy development and provide procurement support, advice and assistance to internal stakeholders;develop appropriate category management strategies for all goods and services required by the ELC centres,undertake and deliver all sourcing activities (end-to-end procurement) required for the ELC centres in accordance with DE procurement policy and processes by:development of appropriate sourcing strategy per category for goods and servicesdevelopment and drafting of tender documentation for each tenderplanning and management of all required tender processesmanagement of the evaluation of proposals for each tenderundertake negotiation and award for each tenderdevelopment of contracts with Legal supportnegotiation and execution of all contracts.provide pro-active contract management services for each panel and/or individual supplier contract for all categories and ensure best value for the centresdrafting of contract management plan for each supplier contractmanage all orders and payments for centres in accordance with the ELC modelmanage supplier performance against agreed KPIsmanage all contract risksprovide reports and data as neededrenew or extend contracts as neededundertake all aspects of contract managementapply critical thinking to benchmark, research and assess the market, determine risks, analyse competition, trends and new opportunities, to provide ongoing value for the ELC centresundertake duties as required for procurement and contract management related matters.We offer flexible working arrangements in the office at least 3 days per week with a supportive and collaborative team.
Capabilities To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate strong procurement sourcing and contract management capability and detailed knowledge of Victorian Government Purchasing Board Policies.
Qualifications and Experience Essential : 5+ years experience in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing/ Contract ManagementEssential : Tertiary qualification in a related fieldHow to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills, personal qualities and capabilities that align with this role.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page .
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Applications close Midnight on 16 April 2024
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