Procurement Operations Specialist

  • Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia, 2000
  • Fixed Term

Procurement Operations Specialist

Summary: This role provides guidance on compliance to whole of government procurement obligations and lead the development of appropriate controls, to deliver value for money and effectively meet business outcomes & government directions

· 12 month Fixed Term Full-Time & flexible work arrangements

· Location: 321 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000

· GRADE 9/10|Salary $129,464 plus super & company benefits listed below

About the Role

The Procurement Operations Specialist partners with stakeholders to provide high level advice and guidance to deliver value for money and effectively meet business outcomes and government directions while delivering on operational governance activities associated with Risk activities and Controls management to ensure compliance with the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework.

Benefits

· A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs

· Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.

· Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards

· Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Duties

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Procurement Operations Specialist you will:

· Partner with staff from across the organisation providing high level advice and guidance to build expertise in procurement, provide governance and improve procurement practice and outcomes.

· Identify, manage and mitigate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunity.

· Document procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements fully to provide an audit trail for probity and audit purposes.

· Continually build professional knowledge in procurement, the business and markets to enhance the expert advice and support provided to procurement decision-makers, keeping up to date with procurement legislation and policy and the dynamic nature of markets.

· Responsible for developing Modern Slavery requirements in icare where needed and monitoring those that are already in place.

Skills & Experience

· Qualifications - Tertiary level qualification or above (e.g. bachelor’s degree, Master’s Degree) in business, finance or other relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through practical experience5+ years relevant experience

· Knowledge and application of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework and all mandatory procurement policies

· Strong project management experience.

· Proven organisational skills and ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.

· Well-developed oral and written communication and negotiation skills, with strong customer service, problem solving and analytical skills.

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work. · For more information about icare visit our website

· icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted

· We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

· A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

If you are an employee of icare please apply via Hugo to submit your application. We want to support you with the next step in your career.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.

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