Procurement Business Partner (open in new window)

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Career Opportunities: Procurement Business Partner (14503) Requisition ID 14503 - Posted - Governance and Legal - Job Function (1) - Tenure Status (1) - Employment Status (1) $99,015 - 107,732 per annum (plus super and RDO), hybrid working A little bit about the role This is an exciting opportunity to join the procurement team at the City of Boroondara. You will be in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you will have a laugh day to day. There is plenty of investment in your ongoing professional development and a hybrid working setup so you can achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Procurement, the role contributes to driving best practice procurement advice and ensures effective procurement processes. It provides quotation, tendering, and contract support services to the organisation in relation to goods, services, and works. Additionally, the role will be involved in special procurement-related projects that promote best practice, policy improvements, and training of staff across the organisation. The Procurement Business Partner drives a culture of service excellence, encouraging new and different approaches and solutions that deliver benefits beyond client and stakeholder expectations. A little bit about you You have demonstrated knowledge of procurement and purchasing practices and procedures in a local or state government context. Along with this, you have demonstrated experience providing authoritative procurement guidance and support on tender and quote processes for a wide range of goods and services. You bring experience in supporting tender processes and contract documents including specifications, conditions of contract, and conditions of tendering. As a strong communicator, you build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and can prepare procurement documents in a readily understandable way to non-procurement specialists. Being a whiz with Microsoft applications and understanding procurement systems will set you up in good stead for this role. You will have a voice and we will listen - we value feedback and take action. You will be supported, stretched, and given opportunities to grow and encouraged to realize your potential. Join us in reshaping our function and playing a significant part in an exceptionally large-scale transformation where the possibilities are endless. Employment requirements Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check. How to apply Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply ’ button by 7 February 2022, 11:59pm . All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered. For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Bronwyn Davies , Coordinator Strategic Procurement (during business hours) ph 9248 4858 . If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers . Council recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation, and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child-safe organization and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check. Working together We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer-centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement, and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead. #J-18808-Ljbffr