Procurement job with contract management located in Adelaide, immediate start.
Your new company
This position is available within a State Government department perfectly located in beautiful Adelaide city close to the train station. They offer a crucial service to the Education Department that supports all South Australians. This vacancy may have an opportunity for extension.
Your new role
The Contracts and Procurement Business Partner is accountable to the Manager, Finance and Procurement for the provision of expert advice and the management of contracts, and the delivery of projects, activities, and procurement services.
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrated experience leading procurement projects and programs of low to high risk.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management and contract management.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating for favourable commercial outcomes.
- Demonstrated the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyse, evaluate and apply information to support procurement operations and corporate direction.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and implement systems and business processes.
- Experience with the Procurement Activity Reporting System (PARS) and/or other procurement management software.
What you'll get in return
A great opportunity to become involved in a key project that will impact and improve future frameworks for the Department.
You will join a small team but liaise with stakeholders outside the Department as part of your day-to-day function.
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 contact me on 08 7221 4163 or by email john.dambach@hays.com.au .
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