Contract and Procurement Officer

Procurement & Contracts Officer 4 months temporary assignment

Your new company
Join a large and progressive local government organisation in Perth's northern suburbs that is committed to delivering high-quality services to a growing community. Working within a collaborative Corporate Strategy & Performance team, you will play a key role in supporting procurement and contract management activities across a diverse range of business areas.

Your new role
As the Procurement & Contracts Officer, you will support the delivery of compliant procurement, tendering and contract management processes while providing advice to internal stakeholders across the organisation.Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating RFQs, tenders and contract administration activities
• Supporting procurement processes in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Providing procurement and contract management advice to internal stakeholders
• Investigating contractual issues and recommending appropriate solutions
• Maintaining procurement registers, databases and reporting systems
• Assisting with contract compliance, governance and risk management activities
• Delivering training and guidance on procurement systems, processes and procedures
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in procurement, contracts administration or contract management
• Knowledge of tendering and procurement principles and practices
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency using business systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, contracts management, business or a related discipline will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a well-regarded local government organisation
• Exposure to a broad range of procurement and contract activities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible and positive workplace culture

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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