Government Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Ignite; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is seeking an experienced APS5-6 Procurement Officer to oversee procurement, tenders, contracts, suppliers and financial processes in a government context. The role requires strong procurement governance, CCS and SAP experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities from Canberra, ACT.

This position is non-ongoing for 12 months + 1x12 months, with security clearances and compliance as a core focus. Applicants must be able to obtain NV1 security clearance and pass a police check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in government procurement.
• Strong knowledge of the PGPA Act and Australian Government procurement requirements.
• Experience in government/public sector contract management.
• Experience with the Commonwealth Contracting Suite (CCS).
• Experience supporting tenders, evaluations and procurement approvals.
• Experience with SAP or similar procurement/financial systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance and processes.
• Experience managing contracts, purchase orders, invoices and financial records.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities, including labour hire and other procurement requirements.
• Prepare procurement approvals, tender documentation and evaluation reports.
• Administer tenders through AusTender and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Manage contracts, including extensions, renewals, close-outs and contract management plans.
• Create and manage contracts, purchase orders and agreements in SAP.
• Process invoices, payments, reconciliations and other financial administration.
• Manage procurement mailboxes and respond to supplier and stakeholder enquiries.
• Provide advice on procurement compliance, legislation, policies and Australian Government requirements.
• Support tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Maintain contractor access and support timesheet and end-of-month processes.
• Identify and resolve procurement and contract issues.
• Work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement.

Skills

Procurement experience

PGPA Act knowledge

Contract management

AusTender knowledge

Tender support

SAP or similar systems

Governance and compliance

Contracts and invoices

Communication and stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail and initiative

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ignite is seeking an experienced APS5-6 Procurement Officer to oversee procurement, tenders, contracts, suppliers and financial processes in a government context. The role requires strong procurement governance, CCS and SAP experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities from Canberra, ACT.

This position is non-ongoing for 12 months + 1x12 months, with security clearances and compliance as a core focus. Applicants must be able to obtain NV1 security clearance and pass a police check.