Goods And Services Category Manager

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city. 

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

The Goods and Services Category Manager is a key member of the Procurement Leadership Team and responsible for providing direction and advice to management, staff and key stakeholders aligned to our procurement principles:

• Value for money
• open and effective competition
• development of competitive local business and industry
• environmental protection
• ethical behaviour and dealings

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• lead the management of contracts and procurement for all activities related to the goods, services, and fleet category (“the portfolio”)
• manage staff conducting procurement, contract management, and contract administration functions for the portfolio
• manage suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure optimum delivery quality and sustained performance in line with business objectives
• work to continuously improve council’s corporate procurement systems and procedures and foster a culture of best practice
• undertake necessary reporting and analysis for evaluation of compliance, analysis of expenditure, review of savings opportunities, and assessment of benefits realisation
• maintain detailed knowledge of the relevant legislative and contractual requirements for the provision of a high quality contract management and contract administrative service throughout the total life cycle for capital and operational projects and contracts

About you

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:

• undergraduate or postgraduate strategic procurement qualifications (or a business-related discipline) and/or
• equivalent experience in procurement activities in a government environment
• extensive experience with contract management, procurement and other processes relating to the portfolio
• demonstrated leadership experience
• high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with and lead other areas of council to achieve a positive outcome

About the benefits

This is a permanent full time position, Level 8 with a salary commencing at $121,294 plus superannuation of up to 12.25%.

• Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
• Genuine commitment to flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply via eHub and submit:

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 28 January 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks if required for the position (which may include police record checks).

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.