Strategic Procurement Contract Management Specialist

Strategic Procurement Contract Management Specialist
Full time, Ongoing
Band 7, Starting salary $99,276 superannuation
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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.
Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The role
Working in our Procurement team, you will deliver a centre led procurement service within the diverse and complex environment that the City business units operate.
You will oversee the organisational framework at a strategic level to support a centre led process for Contract Management across the organisation, deliver Contract Management training programs and support procurement planning, policies and strategies.
You will be responsible for providing guidance and support to all contract managers with the onus to support Contract Management of strategic Council contracts and taking a leadership role when required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will hold qualifications in procurement (or similar), have experience and knowledge in procurement / Contract Management, excellent communication skills together with strong time management, ability to setting priorities and enjoy working in a team environment.
A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.
Benefits
We offer hybrid work options | Annual salary increases
Flexible employment arrangements including options for part time work and rostered days off
Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Greg Painter, Coordinator Procurement on 0436 922 091.
To apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 21 March 2024.