Procurement Officer

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Competitive salaries

Salary packaging

Professional development

Health services for you and family

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing and procurement systems, ensuring best practice in line with statutory requirements and internal policies. The role also administers tenders, EOIs and the preferred supplier list.

The successful candidate will manage inventory in a remote environment, oversee contracts for value-for-money, and liaise with stakeholders across the organisation on procurement matters.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of best practice procurement procedures including probity, tenders, EOIs and supplier management.
• Experience in inventory management, monitoring expiry dates and maintaining supply in remote environments.
• Experience in managing contracts and reviewing terms to ensure value for money.
• Experience in electronic financial, procurement and stock management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders of varying financial literacy.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations if required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing and procurement systems to achieve best practice in line with legislation, audit requirements and Congress policies.
• Administer tender, expression of interest and preferred supplier list processes.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Tenders & EOIs

Supplier management

Inventory management

Contract management

Financial systems proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Procurement software

Stock management system

Contract management system

Job description

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

37.5 hours per week

$94,282.50 - $109,941.00 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$116,388 - $134,242

About the role

The Procurement Officer oversees the purchasing and procurement systems of Congress to achieve best practice procurement in accordance with legislation, audit requirements and Congress policies and procedures. The role will also administer the tender, expression of interest and preferred supplier list of Congress.

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?
Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

To be onsidered for this position you will require:

• A strong understanding of best practice procurement procedures, including probity, tenders, EOI’s and preferred supplier management.
• A strong understanding of inventory management, including monitoring expiry dates and maintaining a sufficient supply in a remote environment.
• Experience in managing contracts and reviewing contractual terms to ensure that Congress is achieving value for money.
• Experience in electronic financial, procurement and stock management system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with varying audiences with different levels of financial literacy, both in writing and verbally.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations if required.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

For more information on the position, please contact Team Leader - Accounting Functions, Andrew Brice on 08 7928 8106 or .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found