Lead Procurement Planning and Contract Management Officer Job no: 499208 Work type: Permanent Full Time Classification: SPL Categories: Governance & Legal About the role In this role, you will lead the City's procurement planning and contract management function, providing timely and pragmatic advice to City officers.
You will contribute to the establishment of best practices within the Legal, Integrity & Procurement Department, fostering a collaborative environment while driving the positive leadership and cultural aspirations of the team.
Work type: permanent full-time Classification: Senior Professional Level $144,000 pa plus super Key responsibilities include: Develop a clear, inspiring vision for the team's future, formulate goals to achieve it, and communicate it effectively to lead the department.
Develop departmental capabilities to meet the requirements of its future strategic goals.
Manage and coach a team of leaders and professionals ensuring that they feel valued, have the necessary resources and support to succeed and develop in their roles.
Develop and integrate the department's initiatives and annual business plans in line with the Directorate strategy; balancing value for our community and customers within the financial, social, environmental and resource constraints.
Manage all aspects of the department's resources and budget planning for effective operations; regularly tracking and reporting on performance against departmental goals.
Provide subject matter expert advice to the Directorate, ELT and other leaders across the organisation on procurement planning and contract management matters, including advice on strategic decisions relating to contract extensions, tendering, exemptions and other possible actions.
About you To be successful in this role, you will need demonstrated senior leadership experience and a proven ability to manage complex contracts and negotiations, showcasing a track record of delivering successful outcomes.
Essential Experience: A tertiary qualification in procurement, law, commerce or related field and significant professional experience in procurement planning and contract management in a comparable organization.
Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to contract management.
Experience in developing and implementing contract management strategies and processes.
Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to lead small to medium sized projects to quality outputs, within tight deadlines and budget.
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Advertised: 18 Oct 2024 7:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 06 Nov 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr