Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom in Canberra is seeking a Senior Procurement and Contract Officer to lead complex procurement initiatives in both public and private sectors. You will provide timely advice, draft and review procurement documents, and support governance and reporting activities.

The role requires formal qualifications in procurement, autonomous work style under tight deadlines, and proficiency with MS Office; experience with Technology One Procure to Pay is desirable.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications and/or extensive knowledge and experience in procurement and contracting.
• Experience in strategic and/or complex procurement initiatives in public or private sector.
• Ability to work autonomously under limited direction to deliver quality advice under competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate advice on minor and simple procurement and contract matters.
• Lead strategic and/or complex procurement matters with SME collaboration.
• Draft and review complex procurement documentation including plans, tenders, evaluation plans, risk assessments, negotiation strategies, and contracts.
• Support business/process improvement projects and governance activities.
• Assist with reporting, tender publication, helpdesk tasks, and team training.
• Maintain procurement and contract data in relevant systems.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

MS Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Formal qualifications in procurement/contracting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technology One Procure to Pay

Job description

Whizdom in Canberra is seeking a Senior Procurement and Contract Officer to lead complex procurement initiatives in both public and private sectors. You will provide timely advice, draft and review procurement documents, and support governance and reporting activities.

The role requires formal qualifications in procurement, autonomous work style under tight deadlines, and proficiency with MS Office; experience with Technology One Procure to Pay is desirable.