AddressProcurement, Contract and Supplier Management Specialist - VPS5 - Ongoing
Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria.
- Be part of a vibrant Department culture with a strong sense of community and inclusion.
- Join the Education State.
- At the Department of Education, we are committed to giving every Victorian the best learning.
- and development experience, making our state a smarter, fairer, more prosperous place.
The Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) guides the Department's digital capability and is leading digital transformation for the Department including Victorian government schools. The Division architects, manages and supports the largest technology network in Victoria, supporting a user base of approximately 750,000 staff and students.
IMTD provides innovation and leadership in the transformation and management of the Department's digital capability through the implementation of solutions on the department's cloud environment (IaaS), enterprise cloud platforms (PaaS) and software (SaaS), using agile practices with a focus on user experience, security, and integration.
As a valued member of the diverse IMTD team, you will have the opportunity to be part of influencing the new way of working for the department through your focus on customer centricity, service excellence and continuous improvement.
About the opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a Procurement and Contract Management professional to work in a dynamic and supportive team. Working collaboratively with IMTD managers and business stakeholders you will lead procurement activities; oversee the establishment and management of contracts; establish and monitor supplier service performance; with the aim of driving quality service outcomes and value for money.
You will contribute towards the continuous improvement of frameworks, processes, and templates to support quality service delivery outcomes and building effective working relationships within the Branch, Division and Department more broadly.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract, and Supplier Management.
- Well-developed written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong consultation and negotiation skills and the ability to consult with a range of stakeholders.
- Conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and support the mitigation of risks and issues.
- Proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise workloads to agreed timeframe.
- Demonstrated experience with Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) Guidelines and the provision of procurement and contract management services within a complex ICT environment (highly desirable).
Why join us?
An emphasis on work / life balance High-performing team environment Equal opportunity employer Personal & Professional development opportunities Committed to safety & wellbeing Training & development opportunities.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website [education.vic.gov.au] , HRWeb [education.vic.gov.au] and our Diversity and Inclusion page [education.vic.gov.au].
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Applications close: 14 May 2024
