The Client

Our client is responsible for ensuring young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

The role: 

• Implementation of policies, procedures, systems and performance management frameworks for all
  procurement related activity to ensure a high level of professional practice and deliver compliant,
  effective and efficient procurement outcomes.
• Assist negotiations on supply arrangements and contract issues to deliver better category outcomes.
• Implement procurement plans and strategies to meet business needs, enhance stakeholder
  engagement, challenge and motivate providers to optimize service outcomes.
• Support the management of state wide contractual relationships that provide cost effective and financially sound arrangements and outcomes for the department.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop innovative supply strategies, establish supply arrangements and lead negotiations to deliver value for money outcomes.

About you: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering / Quantity surveying or a similar field
• Government experience in a similar role
• Licencing procurement would be a big plus
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Available for a late January start

How to apply: 

Apply via your preferred job board - only the most suitable applicants will be contacted.