Ao7 Principal Procurement Officer

Public Sector People are working with a State Government Department to recruit a full an AO7 Principal Procurement Officer on an initial 6 month contract. Based in Brisbane CBD with hybrid WFH options, you will play in integral part in the departments procurement function.

Hourly rate: $83.00 per hour plus super

As the Principal Procurement Officer, you will:

• Strategy & Governance: Develop and manage procurement services strategy, governance frameworks, and plans in line with departmental and governmental strategic outcomes.
• Strategic Advice: Provide high-level strategic advice and analysis to senior management on procurement practices, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of contemporary procurement issues.
• Documentation Oversight: Oversee complex submissions, plans, reports, briefing materials, and correspondence on significant procurement-related issues.
• Systems & Policies: Develop, implement, and review procurement systems, policies, procedures, and training to ensure effective and efficient strategic procurement within the department.
• Best Practice Management: Manage strategic procurement functions to ensure best practice, coordinate the establishment of supply arrangements, and provide expert advice on various procurement activities.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strategic and effective working relationships within the department, across government agencies, and with other external bodies.

 We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Procurement Expertise: Proven experience in procurement and contract management, probity, governance, monitoring, and reporting activities with professionalism and high integrity.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strategic Understanding: Ability to understand and support departmental strategic frameworks and apply them to new or existing initiatives.
• Communication Skills: Excellent negotiation, influencing, and professional written and oral communication skills to confidently articulate messages and achieve organisational outcomes.
• Relationship Management: Capability to establish and manage productive working relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within a State Government Department at an AO6 level or above. Candidiates who hold their CIPS or QLD Procurement Certification are also highly regarded. 

To apply please hit "apply now" or send your resume to *****@publicsectorpeople.com.au