Strategic Procurement Coordinator

CSIRO; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 15.4%

Job summary

CSIRO is seeking a Strategic Procurement Coordinator to lead complex procurement activities across the full lifecycle. Bring proven experience in delivering RFTs within government, strong CPR knowledge, and the ability to guide business units.

You will liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliant and effective procurement processes. The role supports a 24-month term with opportunities to influence procurement policy and practice within CSIRO.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering procurement and contracting strategies that comply with CPRs.
• Understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Procurement Connected Policies.
• Evidence of leading a team and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex procurements and tender activities in a CPR-compliant manner.
• Provide advice to business units on RFT processes and CPR-compliance.
• Develop procurement and tender documentation for complex procurements.
• Liaise with clients to determine needs and tailor solutions while engaging stakeholders to improve procurement culture and compliance.

Skills

Procurement advisory

CPRs knowledge

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Process improvement

Adaptive thinking

Job description

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.

Role highlights

• 24-month term opportunity with 15.4% superannuation
• Lead complex, high-impact procurement activities across CSIRO
• Bring your government procurement expertise to collaborate team

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

As the Strategic Procurement Coordinator, you’ll lead the delivery of complex procurement activities across the full procurement lifecycle at CSIRO.

To succeed, you’ll bring demonstrated experience delivering complex Requests for Tender within government, strong knowledge of government panel arrangements, and a sound understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and their application within a Corporate Commonwealth Entity (CCE).

• Undertake complex procurements and tender related activities in a manner which is compliant with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs).
• Provide advice and guidance to business units on the activities involved in an RFT process and how best to undertake said activities to ensure compliance with CPRs.
• Development of all procurement and tender documentation associated with complex procurements.
• Liaise with clients to determine their needs and tailor solutions to potentially conflicting requirements, engaging with stakeholders to improve procurement culture and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Location and office arrangements: Black Mountain, Canberra ACT preferred, Brisbane, Melbourne

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 24 months

Reference: 104456

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience providing quality technical advice on procurement and contracting strategies which comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Procurement Connected Policies.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team as well as working effectively in a team environment, collaborate widely both internally and externally, and provide guidance to managers and staff.
• Sound judgement, forward thinking and impactful problem-solving skills to investigate issues, identify opportunities, develop change initiatives, implement change, and develop appropriate responses.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve a high level of trust and respect.
• Experience working in process improvement environments.
• The ability to demonstrate adaptive thinking and communication skills working across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact **************@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applicants must be Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

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