Procurement Officer

.The RoleHudson has partnered with a high-profile government department looking for an APS 6 Procurement Officer for six months with another possible six month extension to work in the Canberra office. If you have experience in government procurement, this just might be the role you are looking for!Duties

• Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including liaison, negotiation, and consultation.
• Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established legislation, 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
• Explain procurement processes and requirements to those responsible for business area spend and persuade them to adopt best practice.
• Proposed staff must be able to obtain and maintain a current Baseline security clearance (Minimum)

If you are interested in the role, please submit via the link. If you have any questions after you have submitted your resume, please call Emma Grant 0438 100 625 for a confidential discussion.