Procurement and Contract Management  Specialist
 
Our client is looking for a Procurement and Contract Management Specialists to assist with the day-to-day procurement and contract management processes in accordance with departmental and whole of government procurement policies, to support Procurement & Contracts Team within the department. 
 
Duties: 

• Monitoring and managing procurement activities including providing advice and support for basic to complex procurement.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement approval documentation including Approvals to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approvals to commit funds and enter Arrangements.
• Strong knowledge in administering tender documentation. 
• Present a high level of customer service to internal clients and stakeholders, providing a proactive approach where Agency representatives are engaged, and feedback is sought.
• Responsible for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contracts close-out.
• Problem-solving contract-related issues.
• Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex.
• Preparation and ongoing management of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
• Provide policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities.
• Develop, draft and implement communications strategies to support structural, technical and business changes.
• Risk assessment and issue management.
• Provide advice and support to the Line Manager, including identifying opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, efficiency and value for money.

• Previous experience working within Government Procurement.
• Thorough understanding of the PGPA Act for complex procurements.
• Experience providing oversight of public sector procurement activities.
• Ability to undertake analysis of suppliers, markets, products and service categories to inform procurement planning.
• Provide advice on 'best fit' security procurement approaches.
• Assist in the administration of tender evaluation reports for consideration and approval.
• Ability to assist in the oversight of contracts administration activities and monitoring of contract management plans.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.