Procurement Lead

Triple Zero Victoria (000VIC) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state's emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria's 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.

This integration of emergency services communications within 000VIC is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at 000VIC is deeply committed to the community it serves and is among the most dedicated and highly skills in its field.

• Burwood East location
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Full time, 12 months fixed-term parental leave cover

Reporting to the Director, Commercial and Procurement, the Procurement Lead oversees all phases of strategic sourcing activities while providing expert guidance and support within 000VIC. The Procurement Lead plays a critical role in optimizing 000VIC's procurement activities and ensuring seamless availability of goods and services.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Lead a small team that has authority to develop and undertake strategic sourcing projects across multiple procurement categories
• Engage and negotiate with supply markets based on strategic principles and a total cost of ownership approach
• Support the development and implementation of departmental category strategies, policies and procedures ensuring compliance with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies, and other Government legislative requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal procurement policies.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as finance, operations, and legal teams, to align procurement activities with organizational needs.

The preferred candidate will hold highly developed commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills to deliver solutions to high value or high risk sourcing activities. You will have the ability to identify and implement opportunities to improve strategic sourcing, procurement and contract management, coupled with the following skills and attributes:

• Extensive demonstrable experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles, with a focus on procurement strategy development, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, industry trends, and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices and procedures and financial management systems with at least seven years' experience in strategic sourcing with the ability to understand and apply the Victorian Government Purchasing Board guidelines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink' discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, diasability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

Click the ‘Apply' button which will direct you to the 000VIC Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our 000VIC Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email *******@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 30 June 2024.

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Talent team via *******@triplezero.vic.gov.au.