Procurement Advisor

Osborne Richardson are public sector recruitment specialists with over 30 years’ experience. 

• To 17 Nov 26
• $63/hr + Super
• Frankston
• Immediate start

Key Requirements:

• Ensure implementation of and compliance with in all procurement activities
• Assist the Coordinator Contracts and Procurement (CPC) and departments to determine goods, services and works that can be packaged together to improve Best Value
• Provide advice, assistance, support to and facilitate all aspects of the tendering and procurement and probity, fairness and integrity in all procurement procedures
• Ensure that evaluation reports (memorandums or Council reports) follow standards and that the rationale supporting a recommendation can be followed and is an appropriate decision
• Identify improvements to enhance efficiency and deliver Best Value outcomes to Council Recommend, arrange and/or conduct training of staff when required
• Procurement Policy and Strategy to ensure compliance and Best Value for money Participating in the monitoring and review of procurement and tendering arrangements, recommending and implementing improvements to improve competition, and conducting training,
  as appropriate
• Ensuring that arrangements with suppliers are transparent and subject to formal arrangements Developing procurement of aggregated packages and/or panels for the optimal delivery of goods and services
• Communicating to the organisation the benefits gained in improved procurement systems and processes
• Monitoring and reporting to the Manager and Executive Management Team on compliance with

Experience:

• Well-developed documentation preparation skills and experience in using standard form contracts
• Analytical skills and experience in tender evaluation, selection and contract management Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge in the use of procurement and contract management applications, word processing and spreadsheets
  A broad understanding of the Local Government environment, including an understanding of legislation, standards and codes of practice
• A recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or substantial experience in procurement and contract management in an environment regulated by policy and statute and where public scrutiny is high
• Previous experience managing detailed procurement and contract management processes and projects
  Current Victorian Driver Licence

Thank you for your interest. We regret that, due to the number of applications received, we will not be able to respond to all applicants.