Senior Procurement Officer
SALARY: $ 1,755.24 - $2,010.91 pw + Super
Work Type: Temporary Full Time - Maternity Leave Cover - Up to 12 months
Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 35-hour working week
- Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
- Ample free parking
- Central location with a modern building with latest technology
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
We are seeking a talented, skilled and professional Senior Procurement Officer to provide support to the Procurement Section. Working with the Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator you will formally monitor, review and evaluate the purchasing and procurement activities of Council to ensure compliance with the relevant policies and procedures and the relevant terms of agreement.
Essential:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive job-related experience in purchasing, tendering, contract management and procurement practices.
- High level of IT literacy, together with substantial supply chain / purchasing or accounting system experience.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively negotiate.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
- Sound understanding of WH&S requirements and regulations as it relates to purchasing and procurement.
- Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principals and to act with probity at all times.
Desirable:
- Demonstrated understanding of procurement processes within the Public Sector environment.
- Experience in the application of the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government Regulations in relation to Tendering.
- Experience with Authority Local Government Software.
Further Information: Diane Ross, Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator on (02) 4654 7610
Closing Date for above position: 25 August 2025
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