Ict Procurement Specialist

Eden Ritchie is seeking an ICT Procurement Specialist to undertake activities relating to ICT procurement to meet the needs of the Department. The role will involve a high level of complex ICT procurement activities, including multiple ongoing ICT projects that require contract variations and extensions.The role will report directly to the Procurement & Contracts Manager, however, will require close liaison with the ICT Director and Senior Program Manager within the Information Communication and Technology Services (ICTS) branch.

• 3 month contract with possible 2 x 6 months extension
• Brisbane CBD location

As the ICT Procurement Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with preparing briefing notes for approval by senior and executive level management.
• Prepare IT related procurement and evaluation plans.
• Prepare ICT procurement and evaluation plans.
• Prepare tender (Request for Quote (RFQ) or Invitation to Offer (ITO)) documentation and associated attachments.
• Assist business units in understanding the procurement process within Department, including setting expectations and timeframes.
• Assist stakeholders with writing scope requirements/specifications.
• Assist the business in undertaking both high value, complex and non-complex procurement activities.
• Guide and assist evaluation teams/panels throughout the offer assessment and contract negotiation processes in accordance with departmental policies.
• Finalise evaluation reports and manage contract executions.
• Records management using SharePoint and Share drive.
• Liaise with Department’s shared service provider, QSS, to resolve purchase order and vendor discrepancies.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and amendments for processing by QSS.
• Liaise with the Department Finance and Budgeting teams for ad-hoc day to day procurement questions that may arise.

Highly Desirable skills and knowledge:

• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of SAP financial system.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the application of the Queensland Procurement Policy and all related policies and procedures.
• High level of experience in ICT Procurement.
• Experience in using Queensland Government QITC suite of templates.
• Experience in developing Queensland Government contracts and tenders, including associated documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of SharePoint Online.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Experience in undertaking ICT procurement activities.
• Organisational and time management skills.

The candidate will require a high level of understanding and experience in running end to end complex ICT procurement processes.If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Angela Macpherson on 07 3230 0031.Job Reference: 598800