About the role:
The role of the Procurement function is the establishment and maintenance of a sustainable procurement framework, coordinating the procurement approach throughout Council that supports Council employees and key stakeholders in the execution of the framework.
About you:
• Minimum two years’ experience in Procurement preferable within in a local government organisation, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated understanding or the Rapid ability to acquire the use of Vendor Panel.
• High level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to support staff and provide advice through the procurement process.
• Self-motivated with strong time management, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• The capacity to work for periods of time independently.
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
• Demonstrated knowledge of pre-qualified supplier and preferred supplier arrangements;
• Demonstrated knowledge of LocalBuy;
• Knowledge of or the ability to acquire local government legislative and procurement practices;
• Experience or the ability to acquire use of the Civica Altitude finance system;
• Demonstrated understanding of public sector governance.