Procurement Officer

• 3 Month Contract (Opportunity to Extend to a Permanent Position)
• $50-$60 per hour + Super
• 7 Hours per day
• Paramatta Location

This NSW Government Department works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

This Department conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. 

The Department also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.  

Primary Purpose of the Role

Key Accountabilities

• Assess stakeholder business needs, compile and source market information, and assist in analysing markets and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions
• Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes
• Implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes
• Provide advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to staff across the agency to provide governance and support good practice in procurement
• Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunities
• Maintain and update procurement records and review reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organisational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement information.

Key Challenges

• Explaining procurement processes and requirements to those responsible for business unit spend and persuading them to adopt best practice, given the complexity of procurement and the time-pressured working environment
• Keeping up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge of the business and supplier markets, given the rate of change in these areas
• Maintaining relevance and being responsive to the needs of a cross-functional stakeholder group.

How To Apply

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