Procurement Administration Officer

Careers at Council; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Leave entitlements including annual, 2

Wellbeing programs and health support

Fitness and wellness subsidies

Free access to Council facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support supplier onboarding, insurance accreditation, and ongoing supplier data maintenance at the Merrylands office. The role involves analysing complex procurement data to inform planning and decision-making, with occasional travel to other sites.

You will communicate technical analyses clearly, stay updated on procurement developments, and escalate non-compliance as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Procurement or extensive experience.
• Ability to effectively manage and monitor procurement records for all activities.
• Ability to assess and analyse procurement activities in compliance with legislation and Council requirements.
• Develop robust spend models using data from multiple sources for internal analysis.
• Computer literacy, particularly the MS Office suite.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work productively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage supplier onboarding and insurance accreditation.
• Maintain the supplier database and centralised purchasing arrangements.
• Analyse supplier and organisational data to support procurement planning.
• Prepare reports to track supplier performance and procurement outcomes.
• Clearly communicate technical analyses to stakeholders and escalate non‑compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Data analysis

Spend modelling

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Procurement qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feelwelcome,belongandsucceed.

The Governance team sits within the Governance and Risk Directorate and are focused on delivering effective education across the organisation with regard to procurement and governance processes and partnering with various units to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.

The team are responsible for the delivery of Access to Information (GIPA) services, planning and executing civic events, policy and delegation management, providing administrative support to Council and various committees, providing governance advice, ensuring that Council procurement activities are in accordance with legislation and guidelines, delivering robust tender processes and ensuring all contracts are managed effectively.

This role is responsible for supporting the setup and management of Council’s suppliers by ensuring proper onboarding, insurance accreditation, and effective maintenance of the supplier database. It involves managing centralised purchasing arrangements, analysing complex supplier and organisational data using analytical tools to support procurement planning and decision-making, and preparing reports to track supplier performance and procurement outcomes. The role also requires clearly communicating technical analyses to stakeholders, staying up to date with developments in procurement analytics, and identifying and escalating any non-compliance with Council’s procurement framework in a timely manner.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant qualifications in Procurement or extensive experience in undertaking such a role.
• Ability to effectively manage and monitor procurement records for all procurement activities
• Ability to effectively to assess and analyst all procurement activities in compliance with Legislative and Council requirements.
• Ability to develop robust, detailed spend models using data from a variety of sources, providing internal procurement and contract analysis.
• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals.

Download the position descriptionherefor more information.

About this role:

• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Located at Council's Merrylands office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information:

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 9 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,564.08 to $1,916.00 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

ENQUIRIES

ContactBill So, Senior Coordinator Procurement and Contractson8757 9846or***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.aufor further information.