Sourcing Specialist (Procurement)

australia melbourne contract negotiable**The Client & Role**:
We are currently working with a Victorian-based utilities client who are looking to bring on a Sourcing Specialist for an initial 12-month contract, you'll be working under the Procurement Manager to assist the business units and ensure they achieve value for money in transactional and focused procurements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Managing end-to-end sourcing processes for a diverse range of goods and services, including IT, materials, professional services, and operational services.
- Assisting our client's procurement team with the preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents and the evaluation of submissions.
- Aiding in the completion of contracts that align with RFQ outcomes and adhere to our client's procurement policies.
- Upholding compliance with our client's policies as well as other relevant Victorian Government procurement guidelines.

**Required Skills & Specialisms**:

- A solid understanding of Victorian Government Procurement policies and frameworks.
- Familiarity with Zycus e-procurement platform or comparable systems.
- Proficiency in the administration and management of sourcing processes.
- Strong commercial evaluation and analytical abilities.
- High level of proficiency with Workplace systems, including the Office 365 suite and DocuSign.
- Competence in drafting contract templates in accordance with preferred supplier proposals.