Senior Procurement Specialist

• Full time (38 hours per week) ongoing role
• $98,630 - $107,440 per annum 
• Based at a major TAFE Gippsland Campus
• Key specialist role
• Job Reference No. 2429

About us

Integrity, excellence, collaboration and responsibility are at the heart of our educational philosophy and shape our organisation’s identity. 

As the 2023Large Training Provider of the Year (Victorian Training Awards), we are setting the benchmark for the delivery of accessible, quality vocational education and training in the region. 

For more than 85 years, we have been helping our Gippsland communities thrive by empowering local students and supporting local businesses. We have campuses throughout eastern Victoria, from Warragul and Leongatha to Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance, offering a diverse range of training programs.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Manager Corporate Operations, the Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement activities and commercial contracts for TAFE Gippsland, including providing expert advice, evaluating offers, contract management and administration, supply market analysis and other general procurement activities. The Senior Procurement Specialist will design, develop and deliver TAFE Gippsland’s organisation wide procurement and contract management frameworks to ensure compliance with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) and best practice. This role leads and coordinates complex contractual negotiations and commercial relationships and builds and manages strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and collaborative working relationships with peers.

About you

As the Senior Procurement Specialist you have significant senior level procurement, commercial contract management and tender processing experience, including a strong understanding of Victorian Government Procurement Guidelines. You operate as a subject matter expert with the ability to provide authoritative advice and produce persuasive communications for a broad range of stakeholders. You possess a high level of judgement based on deep experience, along with strong negotiation and influencing skills. You are an exceptional communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships at all levels and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. You are proactive in identifying emerging issues, trends and potential risks to enable the development and implementation of early intervention strategies. You have excellent planning and organisational skills with a very high level of attention to detail. 

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant bachelor degree is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of procurement, purchasing and contract management with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience working within procurement guidelines, standards, policies and procedures
• Experience in preparing the commercial and legal aspects of tender documents, evaluating tender proposals, negotiating contract terms and conditions and awarding contracts
• Experience with the implementation of commercial contract management and administration functions, including contract management systems and processes under a range of procurement methodologies

Mandatory requirements

• Current Victorian Working with Children Clearance
• Current Police Check (no older than 12 months old)
• Current Driver’s Licence (travel between campuses is a requirement of the role)
• A valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

A six-month probationary period applies to this position.

Benefits

• A stable employment opportunity
• Employment with a progressive employer
• Competitive salary, benefits and conditions
• Access to an Employee Wellbeing provider 
• A diverse role with plenty of challenges
• Idyllic regional setting in Gippsland
• Professional development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Programs

How to apply

To apply for this position please visit the TAFE Gippsland website. Applications are to be submitted online and must include;

• a current resume; and
• responses to the key selection criteria.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Tim Connolly on 0459 591 ***. For assistance with the online application process, please contact Jenna Langley, People and Culture Manager on 0459 023 ***.

Applications close at 2pm on Monday 1 April 2024.

TAFE Gippsland is committed to fair and equitable recruitment and employment processes based on merit, competence and potential. If you would like assistance with your resume and cover letter please contact the Gippsland Skills and Jobs Centre on 1300 282 317.

TAFE Gippsland is a Child Safe Organisation and equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.