Procurement Specialist

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extensions
  • Baseline security clearance required
  • Provide procurement services in the areas of ICT labour hire, hardware, and software

About the role:

Our large federal government client requires a Procurement Specialist to provide procurement services in the areas of ICT labour hire, hardware and software. The ideal candidate will have the ability to coordinate and undertake end-to-end procurement activities including developing planning, RFQ and evaluation documentation, conducting evaluations and engaging with stakeholders.

As an experienced Procurement Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

The role has a significant emphasis on providing a timely and responsive procurement service, with individual procurement activities prioritised by a team leader. A number of simultaneous procurements will be expected to be managed at any one time. The Procurement Specialist will liaise directly with technical and non-technical staff and work to complete purchases in accordance with established procurement guidelines.

Skills and experience required:

Essential:

  • Demonstrated experience developing procurement documents in consultation with stakeholders (e.g. business areas or projects).
  • Demonstrated experience using Commonwealth panel arrangements (and/or open/limited tender and in consideration of Indigenous Procurement Policy where appropriate) for labour hire, general services, ICT hardware and ICT software products.
  • Demonstrated understanding of good probity practices and the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, including the Resource Management Framework and Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
  • Ability to use MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams and familiarity with the use of Electronic Document Records Management (EDRM) Systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including ICT professionals and vendors.

Desirable:

  • Certificate IV or Diploma qualification in Procurement and Contract Management.

Please contact Jessica Clarke on 02 6129 6307 for more information and to apply.

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