Public Sector People is excited to partner with our client, a leading Local Council in the vibrant South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, in their search for a talented Procurement Officer to embark on a temporary contract with an immediate start. This role is to provide a one-stop tendering service to the business units in the Council.
Job Title:Procurement Officer
Contract Length: Temporary (3-6 months), hybrid work arrangements available
Location: South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne
Salary: $47 p/hour + super
Responsibilities: As a Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in administering procurement processes in alignment with the Council’s Procurement Policy and local government legislation.
Key responsibilities include specification reviews, auditing, tender evaluation, and generating insightful reports. Your role will also involve maintaining procurement data within the Council’s contract management system and providing support and education to the organization regarding procurement processes.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in government, not-for-profit, education, or mid to large-scale organizations in a similar role
- Tech-savvy with strong systems experience
- Demonstrated experience in prioritizing workloads, formulating Tender/Procurement programs, assessing contract performance, interpreting technical information, and analyzing data
- Display flexibility, critical questioning, and follow-through on issues
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.