Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer

A role at TIQ is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to develop your career and make a real difference to the community, no matter what part of the organisation you work in.

We have an incredible culture driven by employee engagement and talented individuals who work together as one team to truly make a difference.

As the Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for leading and implementing Procurement and contract management services within our global agency.

You will ensure the appropriate governance and compliance is applied for all domestic and international Procurement and contract management activities.

You will also be required to provide high level advice and build capability for the ongoing management of Procurement and contract management across the agency.

About the business unit
The Corporate Services Division is responsible for leading the financial services, corporate governance and risks across its international organisation to ensure TIQ is enabled to achieve its objectives aligned to the strategic and business plans.

Finance is responsible for the stewardship of the organisation's financial resources in accordance with the Trade and Investment Queensland Act 2013, Financial Accountability Act 2009 and Finance and Performance Management Standard 2019, as well as mitigating financial risks to the organisation, including fraud and corrupt conduct.

Your contribution (key responsibilities and accountabilities)
To be successful in this role you will:

• Partner strategically with senior managers across our global workforce to deliver high quality future focused procurement initiatives and services that support business objectives.
• Provide high level expert advice and support (including for risk and compliance) to senior managers managing procurement projects.
• Provide high level support to the Director, Finance in the management of relationships and delivery of services provided by outsourced providers, and whole-of-Government procurement policy agencies and whole-of-Government procurement networks.
• Develop a range of procurement plans and policies as required by the Queensland Procurement Policy, including the TIQ Procurement Plan and ensure that these are aligned with TIQ's strategic directions and productive outcomes.
• Provide guidance to the team, to assist in quality deliver, best practice procurement advice and client service, and assist in building the Procurement and contract management capability of employees by developing their knowledge and skills, through education and training.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentary records of procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements undertaken by ensuring the audit trail is adequately maintained and documented for probity, accountability, and audit purposes.
• Lead the development and implementation of a contract management system.
• Provide expert advice to domestic and international stakeholders, particularly for high level, complex matters across a range of procurement related areas including MOU's, contract development, variations and management (including for lease agreements for global office locations), procurement strategies, offer evaluation, insurance and consultants/contractors.
• Plan, design and implement strategic procurement initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain operational practices for monitoring, reporting, and strategy identification of contract performance and compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across local, state and federal agencies and industry to continue to build commitment to long term growth.

How to apply
If you think this role is for you, you can submit your application via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. Make sure you include the following:

• A current resume, with the names and contact details of two (2) referees with a thorough knowledge of your competencies for this role. One of whom should be your current or immediate past supervisor.
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us why you are interested in this role. This is your opportunity to tell us about your experience, what makes you the best person for the role and how you meet the key capabilities for the role.

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