Procurement Officer

Description:

The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach to procurement activities.

The Procurement Officer is responsible for driving value-for-money and cost-effective outcomes. This position provides procurement advice and support to a diverse range of customers, leads relationship management services, and ensures compliance with procurement policies and standards.

• Support procurement processes and provide expert advice on approval requirements, negotiations, and governance frameworks.

• Maintain procurement systems and prepare reports, correspondence, and briefing materials.

• Develop procurement documentation, including specifications, evaluation criteria, response documents, and approval reports.

• Ensure transparent, rigorous, and credible procurement, tendering, and contract management processes.

• Guide internal stakeholders on procurement planning, evaluation, and negotiation procedures.

• Represent and advocate for strong procurement practices through a customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach.

• Maintain compliance with relevant procurement policies and legislative requirements.

• Contribute to procurement-related projects to ensure timely and accurate completion.

• Identify, monitor, and report risks, ensuring proper documentation in the Risk Register.

• Support stakeholders with responsive, informed procurement advice and training where necessary.

• Ensure accurate and complete recordkeeping in compliance with policies.

• Understanding of procurement in a government context, including compliance with procurement frameworks and regulations.

• Experience in procurement planning, contract variations, funding activities, and due diligence.

• Ability to maintain and administer procurement systems and tools.

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and procurement governance.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and advisory skills.

• Dedicated to delivering high-quality procurement outcomes.

• Identifies gaps, ensures accuracy, and follows logical sequences of information.

• Investigates issues, liaises with stakeholders, and proposes workable solutions.

• Builds strong relationships, handles disagreements diplomatically, and fosters teamwork.

• Demonstrates resilience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to continuous improvement.