AddressIndigeco Recruitment is assisting a major Federal Government agency in sourcing an experienced EL1 Procurement Officer to lead the procurement function through a period of change for a 12-month non-ongoing contract.
The position will support the ongoing reform agenda across the agency including the procurement-related aspect of Finance Transformation Phase Three. Finance Transformation will include the introduction of the sourcing module in TechnologyOne as well as enhancements to the existing contracts module. The position will take an active role in supporting business areas to transition from a paper-based to a systems-based procurement process, and oversee the change management and testing of systems functionality required to implement the changes effectively.
Candidates from all capital cities are encouraged to apply.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Ensure the agency’s procurement framework complies with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), policies, and guidelines.
- Establish and embed processes and systems to monitor, report, and improve procurement-related compliance within the agency.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes to underpin the agency’s procurement framework including the evaluation of risk in procurement matters.
- Develop and provide training to the operational areas on the requirements of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
- Uplift the internal capability of the agency’s Procurement team.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the agency’s Annual Procurement Plan.
- Assist operational areas with developing expressions of interest, approaches to market, and invitations to tender including how to use existing panel arrangements.
- Respond to the government’s periodic requests for information on procurement and prepare briefings on procurement for Senate Estimates and other purposes.
- Lead the procurement-related aspects of the Finance Transformation program.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Australian Government’s procurement policy framework, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, and AusTender requirements.
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in working with TechnologyOne (desired).
- Experience in uplifting procurement capability across a team and Agency.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, then apply today with an updated resume or reach out to our team at ******@indigeco.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Additional information- Work with a major federal government agency
- 12-month non-ongoing contract
- Position can be performed from all capital cities
