Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Corporate Procurement Branch to lead the goods and services sourcing activities and contract management activities for the new Victorian early learning and childcare (ELCC) centres. (This excludes all construction related procurement).
You will provide your expertise in the following services for the ELCC centres:
1. undertake strategy development and provide procurement and contract management support, advice and assistance to internal stakeholders;
2. develop appropriate category management strategies for all goods and services required by the ELCC centres;
3. undertake and deliver all sourcing activities (end-to-end procurement) required for the ELCC centres in accordance with DE procurement policy and processes by:
4. developing appropriate sourcing strategy per category for goods and services
5. developing and drafting of tender documentation for each tender
6. planning and management of all required tender processes
7. management of the evaluation of proposals for each tender
8. undertaking negotiation and award for each tender
9. developing of contracts with Legal support
10. negotiation and execution of all contracts. provide pro-active contract management services for each panel and/or individual supplier contract for all categories and ensure best value for the centresdrafting of contract management plan for each supplier contractmanage all orders and payments for centres in accordance with the ELCC modelmanage supplier performance against agreed KPIsmanage all contract risksprovide reports and data as neededrenew or extend contracts as neededundertake all aspects of contract management apply critical thinking to benchmark, research and assess the market, determine risks, analyse competition, trends and new opportunities, to provide ongoing value for the ELC centresundertake duties as required for procurement and contract management related matters.
We offer flexible working arrangements in the office at least 3 days per week with a supportive and collaborative team.
Capabilities
To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate strong procurement sourcing and contract management capability and detailed knowledge of Victorian Government Purchasing Board Policies.
Qualifications and Experience
11. Essential : 5+ years experience in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing/ Contract Management
12. Essential : Tertiary qualification in a related field
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills, personal qualities and capabilities that align with this role.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
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Applications close on 9 September 2024.