Team Leader Procurement

Company description:

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services incorporating childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. We are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as a Leader in the Sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022.

Job description:

The role

Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a background in Local Government? CBCity has an exciting opportunity for someone ready to embrace the next step in their career to join our Procurement Unit as the Team Leader Procurement. Leading a team of 4 staff, you will coordinate the end-to-end procurement service for Council's resource requirements, per legislative and governance requirements.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the proactive development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, systems and performance management frameworks for all procurement related activity across Council.
• Lead and manage all formal procurement activities including the development of relevant approach-to-market strategies, documentation that is fit-for-purpose and risk considered decision making.
• Provide sound advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of the procurement function to encourage innovative practices, good probity, achieve delivery of business outcomes and support policy directions.
• Effectively manage procurement risk and ensure Council's procurement activities comply with the Local Government Act 1993, other relevant legislation/regulations, and Council's procurement procedures.
• Oversee and lead large value, high risk procurement transactions.
• Encourage continuous improvement, drive purchasing behavioural change and promote innovation.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in business, procurement and supply chain management or other related discipline.
• Current NSW C Class drivers' licence.
• Extensive experience in coordinating major tenders/contracts and leading, developing and managing a procurement team.
• Wide experience at a senior level in managing and completing high volumes of procurement transactions, business planning, budgeting, cost control and performance management systems and principles.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to model Council values and desired behaviours.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $118,408 (Grade J, Step 1) + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What's on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Central Bankstown location close to public transport.
• Family friendly and flexible environment including regular work from home.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Alan Parker (Manager Procurement) on ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now' button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday, 7 February 2024

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.