AddressKingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management.
The Procurement and Contracts team consists of 7 staff that oversee the areas of Fleet, Insurance, Procurement and Contracts. Following a recent departure, we are looking to appoint a Manager Procurement and Contracts to lead this team, and the wider organisation in the delivery of best practice procurement practices. Reporting to the CFO and forming part of the senior leadership team, this role plays a critical role in the way we engage and manage external suppliers, robust analysis and decision making in these areas and reporting back to this business to drive future direction.
The role
The Manager Procurement and Contracts is responsible for:
- Strategic leadership of all aspects of procurement, purchasing and contracting for the City of Kingston.
- Policy development and advice to the Chief Finance Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Council – particularly in administering and updating Kingston’s Procurement Policy (November 2021).
- Ensuring compliance with the requirements of the procurement elements of the Local Government Act 2020 in the administration of Procurement and tendering.
- Reporting on procurement activity and compliance, and data management of procurement information.
- Fostering business partnering through ensuring effective Procurement and contracting processes, systems, guidance/templates, and training are in place for all officers engaged in procurement activity.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated experience in Procurement and Contract management.
- An accomplished leader with a coaching style who can support and develop their team and support business partnering.
- The ability to drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
How to Apply
If you require further information, please contact Nick Kelly at Gem Executive on 0497 476 *** or email ****@gemexecutive.com.au
