Procurement Officer

Unearth Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unearth Talent in Canberra is partnering with a Federal Government client to source a Procurement Officer at the APS5/6 level for a long-term labour hire contract.

The role covers procurement activities, supplier management, SAP administration, contract renewals, policy compliance and financial reporting in a public sector environment. NV1 security clearance supported, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, PwD and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
• 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.
• Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including advising and supporting labour hire procurement.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
• Maintain supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP ensuring compliance with finance policy.
• Enter, reconcile and maintain invoice and payment records in SAP; undertake financial administration and reporting.

Skills

Public procurement

PGPA Act knowledge

Contract management

Supplier analysis

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

CCS

Job description

Unearth Talent is partnering with a high-level Federal Government client to source a Procurement Officer role at the APS5/6 level through a long term labour hire contract here in Canberra, ACT.

The task will include (but not limited to):

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for labour hire procurement.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter into Arrangements.
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation through Aus Tender.
• Corporate document management and filing.
• Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out.
• Creating and managing supplier contracts and purchase orders within SAP ensuring compliance with finance policy.
• Maintaining contractor access to time sheeting portal and end of month processing.
• Administer contracts, outline agreements and purchase orders in SAP.
• Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
• Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts.
• Enter, reconcile and maintain invoice and payment records in SAP.
• Undertake financial administration and reporting.

Capabilities Skills and Experience

• Four years' experience working within Government Procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
• 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.
• Experience using SAP or similar related financial systems.

Security Clearance level of Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) at a minimum required

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability (PwD), and veterans.