Senior Procurement Officer

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
As the Senior Procurement Officer, you will support the procurement and contract strategy, ensuring best practice processes and standards are delivered and embedded across the organisation.
  
You will:

• Promote a culture of ethical conduct, accountability, and compliance with Coal LSL’s obligations as a Corporate Commonwealth entity.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and the wider organisation to embed a culture of best-practice procurement and contract management.
• Provide procurement and contractual advice and support through the tender/quotation preparation, evaluation, negotiation, contract award and delivery phases ensuring principles of risk management, governance and compliance are considered in advice and guidance provided.
• Maintain appropriate systems for procurement and contract management that enable effective contractual reporting and monitoring.

WHY WORK WITH US?
As a Commonwealth Government entity that regulates portable long service leave, we are proud of the difference we make in the lives of hardworking Australians. We connect employees in the black coal mining industry to their long service leave entitlements. We believe in our purpose, are focused on our strategic goals and are dedicated to building new platforms, improving how we deliver services, and strengthening industry partnerships.
Here are some of the experiences you will have while working at Coal LSL:

• Join a dedicated team of professionals who deliver meaningful, purpose driven work in a supportive and inclusive workplace culture built on values of trust, openness, respect, care and honesty.
• Both your career and lifestyle will be enhanced, giving you the time to grow, excel and do what you love.
• Work in our contemporary workplace located in the progressive and vibrant city of Newcastle along with our hybrid working model, providing you with a space to connect and collaborate with colleagues while also enabling you to balance work–life commitments.

We want our people to be living their best lives while working with us. To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team at *******@coallsl.com.au
  
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
To be successful in the role of Senior Procurement Officer you will have experience in a similar procurement role, preferably within a highly regulated and/or corporate services environment.
  
Your background will demonstrate your:

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in facilitating end to end procurement, including the ability to draft and review procurement and contract documentation.
• Experience in the application of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), and use of Commonwealth procurement panels and platforms.
• Ability to research, interpret and apply relevant legislation into business practices, including the ability to operationalise requirements of Coal LSL policies and contractual agreements.
• Demonstrated experience in acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to advise and mentor stakeholders and drive best practice procurement and contract management practices.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, and a focus on attention to detail with an ability to be proactive in identifying, raising and/or managing business improvement initiatives.
• Diploma or Certificate IV (or higher) in Procurement and Contracting, Project Management, Government, Local Government or similar discipline.

If this sounds like you, apply now.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and telling us what attracted you to the position and what value you believe you can add to this role.

Applications close on 4 July 2024.
  
Note: Your cover letter should be no longer than 800 words.
  
Australian citizenship, residency or working rights is a prerequisite for this role.
  
Applications are open to all qualified candidates regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs. Please connect with us at any time during the process for a confidential conversation regarding your application, including if you require any adjustments or considerations in order to participate fully in our recruitment process.
  
Contact us at *******@coallsl.com.au.
  
The successful applicant for this role will be required to undergo working rights checks, background checks including a police check, and other assessments as required.
Additional information

• Hybrid opportunity - work from home 2 days per week.
• Flexible work options available including a 9-day fortnight.
• Permanent role based in Newcastle, close to the Newcastle Transport Interchange.