Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

• Permanent full-time position with a 9-day fortnight!
• Strategically plan, deliver and support procurement activities.
• Rockdale location – close to public transport.

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Performance directorate underpins the delivery of service excellence by providing expertise in financial services, procurement, governance, customer experience, property services and business technology. 

About the Role

You will strategically plan, deliver and support procurement activities in partnership and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve value for money and mutually beneficial outcomes for the Council within a robust governance framework. 

You can also expect to:

• Provide specialist advice and guidance to build Council expertise in effective outcomes focused procurement, robust governance and risk mitigation, and improved procurement practices. 
• Plan, develop, source and administer procurement arrangements to establish supply arrangements that maximise business opportunity and meet Council business needs and obligations. 
• Develop, facilitate and support contract management plans and performance so that benefits from contract arrangements are realised. 
• Lead procurement category and supply chain analysis and develop strategies and plans that deliver best value for money to the organisation. 
• Establish and maintain strong, mutually beneficial procurement partnerships and collaborative initiatives to improve procurement performance, achieve greater cost efficiencies and enable performance benchmarking. 
• Identify procurement risks and address them through the development and implementation of effective controls to ensure Council’s strategic, contractual, compliance, operational, financial and reputational risks are mitigated. 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience. 
• Commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Experience in leading, establishing and maintaining strong procurement partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community. 

• Three extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• Two days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

For specialist roles only – we may request you to address selection criteria. A covering letter (max 2 pages), outlining how your skills and experience meet the focus competencies, key accountabilities, and challenges of the role and how you espouse Bayside Council values.

Applications must be submitted by email to: ***********@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F24/188–Procurement Specialist
 
Deadline: Monday, 1 April 2024

Enquiries: Joe Cavagnino, Manager Procurement on 0408 498 ***.

Background Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and socially inclusive work environment.