Procurement And Contract Manager

Looking for a Procurement and Contract Manager to handle a range of Procurement and Contract management activities for a known Government department.

• Contract role till August 2024 with possible extension.
• Attractive hourly pay rate up to $81.27/hour + Super.
• Work location: Canberra office.
• Immediate start.
• An exciting opportunity you don't want to miss!

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: You will undertake a range of concurrently delivered Procurement and Contract management activities in support of establishing contract arrangements and external service and goods providers. You will also have to establish and maintain a Strategic Procurement Plan and detailed operational Procurement Plan to ensure procurements are conducted efficiently.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage a range of tasks associated with Procurement and Contract management for services, goods, equipment, and projects including management of procurement timeframes and risks.
• Work closely with the Procurement and Finance teams to produce all procurement documentation and manage procurement activities (primarily RFQ and RFT processes) and Contract management activities.
• Develop contracts and agreements, manage the contract execution process, contract reporting requirements, and risk management, and provide briefings to the executive on the process.
• Manage operational procurement plans and procurement documentation to coordinate timely and compliant delivery of purchasing activities.
• Conduct assurance reviews and reporting for Procurement and Contract management activities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in meetings and negotiations with external stakeholders in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Manage and report against the Strategic Asset Maintenance Plan and Asset Register to ensure asset management data is up to date and easily accessible.
• Contribute to the annual review of Facilities-related policies to ensure they are current and fit for purpose and contribute to the maintenance and development of operational procedures and practices.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant qualifications or well-developed knowledge and understanding of Procurement and Contract management would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated high-level understanding of Procurement and Contract management guidelines, procedures, and frameworks, with an understanding of ACT Government procurement legislation and requirements.
• Demonstrated high-level experience in conducting Procurement and Contract management activities, including the creation of procurement plans and requests for tender/quotation documentation.
• Prior experience in government Procurement and strong capabilities for effectively delivering concurrently coordinated procurement outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment requiring a highly responsive and team-focused capability.
• Extensive customer service experience with a strong focus on customer-centric practices.
• High-level oral and written communication skills including well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now’ button. For further information about this role, please contact Naresh at 0481 615 994 or drop an email to naresh.shankar@easyauthoring.com
About Easy Authoring:
Established in 2006, Easy Authoring helps jobseekers find the right opportunity to match their skill set and career progression. We are the authorised suppliers to NSW, ACT, QLD, the Federal government, and multiple corporate organisations.