Procurement and Contract Officer

• 11 Month Contract + 12 Month Extension
• NV1 Clearance Required
• Barton, Canberra

Our Client, a large fedreal government department is seeking an enthusiastic Procurement and Contract Management Officer to assist with the day-to-day procurement and contract management processes in accordance with departmental and whole of government procurement policies, to support Procurement & Contracts Team.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for basic to complex procurement;
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter Arrangements;
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender and DTA;
• Present a high level of customer service to internal clients and stakeholders, providing a proactive approach where Agency representatives are engaged, and feedback is sought;
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with external stakeholders and suppliers including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required;
• Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers;
• Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contracts close-out;
• Problem-solving contract-related issues;
• Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex;
• Preparation and ongoing management of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).

Skills and Experience

• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement;
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements;
• Complex contract management experience, with knowledge of CCS;
• Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities;
• Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning;
• Provide advice on 'best fit' security procurement approaches;
• Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval;
• Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans;
• Ability to work effectively as an individual or within a team environment;
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.

For more details please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button, or by calling (02)6299 1***.

JOB ID: AC10870