Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

Victorian Public Sector Commission

Senior Procurement and Contract Officer – VPS5 – Fixed Term, 18 Months

What you'll do

As the Senior Procurement & Contract Officer, you will provide procurement services across the Commission, provide procurement advice when required, manage a number of procurement panels and work with the leadership team on managing and reporting on several core contracts.

You will be part of a program to uplift vendor management, with a focus on how panels are being managed. Other accountabilities that you will have include :

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including leading and supporting commercial negotiations using a number of techniques to achieve optimal contractual outcomes.
• Initiate, manage and maintain close liaison and effective relationships with senior stakeholders, within and outside of the public sector, for example corporate procurement teams and related areas across government.
• Provide authoritative advice on :
• Procurement lifecycle
• Contractual negotiations and establishment
• Market analysis and engagement
• Vendor management and reporting
• Develop reports and briefing papers on procurement or contract management matters.

As with all VPSC roles, the Senior Procurement & Contract Officer will partner closely with all relevant areas across the Commission, to bring the best of the Commission's skills and delivery capacity to the work underway.

Who we're looking for

We welcome applications from professionals who model the

To excel in this role, you will have significant experience in managing all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, managing contracts and vendor relationships.

You have a proven track record of planning and executing high-value or complex commercial negotiations, employing diverse techniques to achieve the best possible commercial and contractual results. You're able to apply your extensive experience and knowledge of procurement processes and practices to resolve complex issues.

You are proficient in achieving successful commercial outcomes through the end-to-end management of procurement activities, including the sourcing and oversight of complex goods and / or services contracts within the public and private sector.

Your strong conceptual abilities enable you to deliver innovative solutions to resolve complex problems. You are capable of effectively managing a wide range of stakeholder groups, leveraging your understanding of their organisational context to ensure that desired outcomes are met.

Furthermore, your proficiency in establishing systems and procedures to guide work and monitor progress is crucial. You are adept at recognising the processes, tasks and resources necessary to attain specific goals, with a keen focus on reaching milestones and delivering results.

Who we are

The plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.

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How to apply

Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the .

Applications including a cover letter with your resume, outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC are to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and / or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.