Procurement Officer

Talent International is currently recruiting a Procurement Officer to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. This is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension, paying $65/hr plus Super.

8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week

Driver’s License – Required
Working from Home arrangements: 5 days in the office over 2 weeks if not travelling, but flexible. Tuesday is the team’s anchor day in the office.

About the Role

You will play a key role in delivering end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring value-for-money outcomes while maintaining compliance with government policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and support procurement planning
• Conduct sourcing activities, market analysis, and risk assessments
• Support negotiations and establish supplier agreements
• Assist in contract management, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
• Provide procurement advice and guidance across the agency
• Identify and manage procurement risks
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Essential:

• Proven government procurement experience OR strong construction industry procurement knowledge
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes

Highly Desirable:

• Confident, assertive communicator who can influence decisions
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative
• Tech-savvy and adaptable
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Note: Candidates with purely ICT procurement backgrounds will not be considered for this role.

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.