Senior Procurement Advisor / Procurement Manager

About the organisation

Major government department with huge scope and scale of spend and sourcing activities.

Primary purpose of the role

The Senior Advisor, Procurement (Goods and Services) is responsible for leading and providing timely and strategic procurement advice to both internal & external project stakeholders.

The role will contribute to development, oversee and monitor the implementation of procurement policies, systems and frameworks, providing accurate and timely reporting on all procurement matters to ensure that best practice processes are followed.

The role supports effective commercial outcomes, value for money and compliance. The role also supports the consistent application and continuous improvement of Goods and Services procurement frameworks, processes, systems, templates and reporting.

Key accountabilities

Lead and coordinate complex Goods and Services procurement activities, including procurement planning, market engagement, development of procurement strategies and documentation, Requests for Quote and Requests for Tender, evaluation processes, negotiations, recommendations and contract award documentation.

Provide specialist and strategic procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders on Goods and Services procurement strategies, sourcing options, market approaches, evaluation methodologies, contractual arrangements and procurement issues to support informed decision-making and effective commercial outcomes.

Identify, assess and manage procurement and commercial risks associated with Goods and Services procurement activities, escalating significant or emerging risks as appropriate and developing practical mitigation strategies and controls, recommending solutions and supporting implementation to achieve successful procurement outcomes.

Develop, maintain and continuously improve Goods and Services procurement templates, guidance, processes, systems and tools and contribute to advice relating to pre-qualification, accreditation, supplier selection, engagement and performance management practices to support efficient, consistent and compliant procurement outcomes.

Provide specialist advice and support to evaluation panels and stakeholders throughout sourcing and evaluation processes, including evaluation planning, probity and governance requirements, supplier clarifications, commercial assessments, negotiations, resolution of procurement challenges and preparation of procurement recommendations.

Support effective supplier and commercial outcomes by providing advice on supplier selection, commercial and contractual arrangements, performance requirements, including support for non-routine contract matters such as disputes, variations, contract ambiguities and maintenance of relevant contract information, working collaboratively with Legal, Finance and other specialist functions where required.

Coordinate Goods and Services procurement reporting, assurance and continuous improvement activities, including monitoring procurement activity and performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, maintaining appropriate procurement records and supporting relevant reporting and governance requirements.

Benefits

• $750 + Super daily rate.
• Immediate start
• 8 month contract
• Hybrid working

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*** Please note : all applicants must be NSW based and be an Australian Citizen or hold Permanent Residency. ***

Desired Skills and Experience purchasing, procurement, sourcing, spend analysis, category management, contract management, vendor management, supplier management, buying