Address3-6 month contract| Canberra Location | $44.09 - $47.65 per hour plus 11% super | Baseline Security Clearance Required
OVERVIEW
Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join their team at the APS4 level. Within this role you will play a key role by providing procurement expertise and assisting stakeholders to plan, develop, source, and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducting thorough reviews of procurement documentation, including purchase requisitions, quotations, and contracts.
- Ensuring compliance with organisational procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Verifying accuracy and completeness of procurement documents, including pricing, specifications, and terms and conditions.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues in procurement processes.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and clarify procurement requirements.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including liaison, negotiation, and consultation.
- Delivering support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and Guidelines, Procurement Policy and procedures, and ensuring value for money-based outcomes.
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS
- Good written and verbal communication skills are required to review and prepare documentation.
- Understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated experience managing high volume requests and ability to multitask.
- Previous experience in government Procurement.
- Stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
- Professional document writing experience.
- An understanding of government procurement and financial processes would be beneficial.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
You will be required to complete a One Page Pitch throughout the application process.
SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.
This is a security assessed position. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidate holding a Baseline Australian Government security clearance and undergo other employment suitability checks.
Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application. Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.
