Senior Procurement Officer

Branch: Operations & Logistics

Section: Station & Field Operations

APS 5 – Ongoing

Salary: $81,690 – $89,615 per annum

Duties:

Working under broad direction from the Clothing & Field Systems Coordinator, key duties include,
but are not limited to:

• Oversee procurement activities within the Field Operations environment.
• Prepare plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Observe and monitor compliance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013 and Commonwealth Procurement Rules
• Review, compare, analyse, and approve products and services to be purchased.
• Maintain accurate procurement records including supplier information such as relevant qualifications, accounts terms and available products.
• Negotiate contract terms and maintain good supplier relations.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
• As required, support personnel and activities that contribute to budget forecasting/monitoring, inventory procurement/stocktaking, cost analyses and relevant reports.
• Provide strategic advice, practical guidance, and solutions on procurement matters, including probity and procurement compliance reviews of approaches to market.
• Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, to resolve conflicts or difficult issues.
• Keep up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge of the business and supplier markets.
• Explain procurement processes and requirements to those responsible for business unit spending and ensuring application of best practices

How to apply: Please refer to the Senior Procurement Officer job listing.

Closing date: 22 July 2024. 11:00 pm AEST

Contact Officer: Claire Elliot – +61 405 617 988 or email *************@aad.gov.au