Procurement Officer (7/8)

Talent International is currently recruiting a Procurement Officer (7/8) (Hybrid) to work for the NSW Government, based in Sydney. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $457.50/ day + Super.

8 hours per day. 40 hours per week

Primary purpose of the role

The Procurement Officer provides procurement expertise and assists stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet business outcomes and government directions.

Description:

• Validate stakeholder business needs, compile and source market information, and assist in analysing markets and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions
• Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes
• Implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes
• Provide advice, information and guidance on procurement-related matters to staff across the agency to provide governance and support good practice in procurement
• Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunities
• Maintain and update procurement records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organisational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement information.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in procurement within government or large organisations
• Ability to conduct sourcing activities, manage contracts, and work with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide advisory support
• Strong understanding of procurement policies, risk mitigation, and governance

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.