Job DescriptionAs an APS6 ICT Procurement and Contract Manager you will be responsible for the initial procurement analysis through to managing contract negotiation process.
Your role will be to manage of either one procurement or multiple procurements at one time working with the Assistant Director ICT Procurement and Contract Management to ensure activities are delivered in a manner which is on time, within budget and within expectations.
The role will require you to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation, and issue and action management to ensure procurement activities are completed on time.RequirementsKey duties and responsibilitiesProcurementFacilitate through end-to-end procurement (including advice, industry engagement, approach to market, evaluation and contracting) in compliance with the Commonwealth procurement framework, rules and policies.Partner with the Business areas providing high level advice and guidance to build expertise in procurement, provide governance and improve procurement practice and outcomes.Develop, co-ordinate and lead procurement activities (end to end) to establish supply arrangements that meet business needs.Plan and support contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver value for money procurement outcomes.Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks appropriately.Document procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements fully to provide an audit trail for probity and audit purposes.Support and apply the Digital Transformation Agency's Digital Sourcing Framework and procurement strategies. Contract ManagementSupport the business area with contract formation including contract management compliance advice and understanding of contract management deliverables.Support development of contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications, supplier performance management and compliance requirements through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.Manage BAU renewals and extensions for Hardware, Labour Hire contracts, professional services and software licensing renewals and true-ups - e.g: Microsoft Volume Sourcing Arrangement, Adobe ETLA.Technical skillsCertificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) is highly desirable.CriteriaThe buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion.
Each response is limited to 3000 characters.Essential criteria1.
Demonstrated experience in end-to-end procurement including advice, industry engagement, approach to market, evaluation and contracting.2.
Experience in managing Contract renewals and extensions for Hardware, Labour Hire contracts, professional services and software licensing renewals and true-ups - e.g: Microsoft Volume Sourcing Arrangement, Adobe ETLADesirable criteria1.
Certificate IV in Government in Procurement and ContractingRequirementsEssential criteria 1.
A track record of delivering technology products in large organisations 2.
A demonstrated understanding of what makes for a great developer experience for external users 3.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams that follow agile and user-centred design practices 4.
Experience working on large Government transformation programs highly regarded Desirable criteria 1.
Knowledge, experience of, and relationships with the agriculture technology industry 2.
Delivery of technology to support regulatory decision-making processes 3.
Experience delivering to the Australian Government Digital Service Standard