Manager, Procurement

About the organisation
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is an independent statutory authority which regulates Victoria's gambling industry. The organisation licenses, informs and educates, monitors and enforces the gambling industry through a risk-based approach to regulation. Underpinned by its values of “work together, act with integrity, respect others, make it happen, and act with courage and confidence” the VGCCC plays an important role in ensuring the integrity, safety and fairness of the gambling industry so that it delivers sustainable benefits to Victoria. Our culture is supportive and collaborative, fostering the growth and development of our people and provide great facilities with a work/life balance.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Finance and Business Services, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) policies and supports the delivery of compliant, value for money/cost effective and general procurement and contract outcomes. With a focus on operational policy guidance and oversight, the role is responsible for supporting the deployment of key procurement policies in an operational environment.
Key responsibilities

• Pro-actively engage with internal stakeholder about strategic procurement sourcing plans. Initiate and manage negotiations with peers to gain commitment to projects, and delivery of activities to meet specified timelines, including commercial negotiations.
• Manage VGCCC's supplier contracts, including expiry, renewal and compliance including supplier risk management and improved spend under contract across all procurement categories within remit.
• Contribute to procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with VGPB guidelines, Financial Management Act 1994 and other associated legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures and deliver recommendations that achieve budget outcomes and value for money.

Rewarding our employees is important to us, we provide:

• competitive salary
• challenging yet rewarding atmosphere that encourages success and growth
• employee health and wellbeing initiatives and foster a work/life balance
• inner city location; and
• employee learning and development opportunities

If this role appeals to you, please submit a cover letter, resume and written responses to the questionnaire. The questionnaire will appear on the last screen before you submit your application.
VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants must apply via the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board to be considered as a VPS employee.
Please note: to be successful in achieving an interview, completion of the questionnaire is essential.
Applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process. For further information, please refer to the .
To apply and view the selection criteria, salary range and the position description click Apply Now. If you have any queries please contact Adam Thomas, Director, Finance and Business Services - or 9297 8689
Applications close 4 February 2024