Address South Australia Police
Job reference: 578348
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
ASO8 Principal Procurement and Contract Manager
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Join SA Police as an experienced Principal Procurement and Contract Manager on a 2-year fixed term contract.
Your new company
South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a diverse range of services to the community. These services are aimed at producing a safe and peaceful environment by the minimisation of crime and disorder. It is a large complex organisation which, because of the nature of its operations, is constantly subject to public scrutiny and accountability. It provides services to a range of different locations (over 100) spread across the State on a 24 hour a day basis.
SAPOL’s vision is to provide a visible, responsive police service for all South Australians. All SAPOL employees are guided by Our Values of Service, Integrity, Courage, Leadership, Collaboration and Respect. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.
Your new role
As the Principal Procurement and Contract Manager, you will report to the Director Mobility Portfolio and will be required to operate under limited direction with a high degree of autonomy. You will work across 2 significant programs of work and provide leadership and advice to other members of the Mobility Portfolio and ongoing advice to the management and staff of SAPOL involved in procurement activities related to the Mobility Portfolio of work. You will work closely with Procurement and Contract Management Services Branch, Financial Management Services Branch and other relevant SAPOL areas as a trusted partner and stakeholder.
You will be responsible for the provision of customer-focused PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT management services, including development and delivery of procurement policies, strategies and advice across SAPOL through a program of continuous improvement inline with SAPOL’s Future Directions Strategy, Government’s, and the State Procurement Board’s policy objectives.
It will be critical that you have strong relationship management skills, previous experience working at a portfolio level to ensure you have the holistic portfolio overview and be able to demonstrate clear and concise communication skills.
What you’ll need to succeed
Extensive strategic PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT management experience
Development of procurement strategies, policies and procedures in a complex and changing environment
Ability to lead and manage several major procurement projects concurrently
Excellent stakeholder management skills – both internal and external
Experience in procurement including:
Analysis
Strategy development
Bid preparation and evaluation
Negotiations AND CONTRACT development
Performance measurement
Continuous improvement throughout contract management
Strategic and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Government experience is highly desirable
Salary
ASO8 - $119,317 to $123,822 per annum plus super.
Benefits
This is a great opportunity to join a large SA Government department that is going through a transformational change period and investing in ICT as a driver of business excellence.
What you need to do now
If you have the necessary experience as a Principal Procurement and Contract Manager then please apply via the link below with your CV, cover letter and response to the selection criteria (please request a copy of the PID) or contact Bianca Holmes at Bianca.Holmes@hays.com.au.
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close: 05/03/2024 5:00 PM
