Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager plays a pivotal role in driving procurement outcomes for the Department. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and operational expertise to effectively manage procurement activities within broader government framework to contribute to the Department's success.Working closely with the Director of Property and Procurement, the Manager, Procurement leads a small team to deliver reporting, risk management, governance and compliance to the Queensland Procurement Policy in relation to all sourcing and contract management functions.Reports to: Director Property & Procurement Direct reports: 2Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/561615/24
Closing date 15-May-2024
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Contact person Kathryn Simmons
Contact details Mobile: 0423846002
Access theKey responsibilitiesAs the Manger, you will specifically:

• Lead and manage a service delivery team culture, building capability in relation to sourcing, contract management, strategy, project delivery and performance.
• Drive cultural change supporting contemporary procurement services, through innovative service delivery, customer experience and the application of project and program methodologies.
• Provide procurement services to the agency ensuring alignment with whole of government procurement and category approaches.
• Undertake whole of government and/or agency procurement performance monitoring and reporting.
• Actively manage, develop, consult and negotiate challenging and complex internal and external stakeholder relationships, including internal clients, suppliers, industry, peer organisations and public sector bodies.
• Work in partnership with stakeholder groups to develop and execute market research, risk analysis, sourcing strategies, procurement plans, evaluation plans and matrices, contract specifications, supplier performance management plans as required for the program.
• Establish and maintain systems and processes to ensure corporate systems, project records and reports are robust, accurate, consistent and complete.

What we are looking forWe'll assess your merit for this role by looking at what you've done previously — the knowledge, skills and experience you've built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities. The position requires an applicant who:

• Demonstrates experience managing a complex team in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of contemporary procurement practices over the lifecycle of procurement
• Has strong awareness of the requirements of flexible governance, monitoring and reporting.
• Has the ability to establish and managing the ongoing development of productive working relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and team members.
• Every staff member is expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership capabilities of a team leader as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland booklet.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.