As a Strategic Procurement Officer based in Adelaide CBD, you will execute people-focused procurement initiatives that strengthens service delivery outcomes. Your significant experience in end-to-end management of strategic procurement will ensure existing services are sustainable and optimised for development.
The team are seeking a results-driven professional, who can oversee complex procurements and apply high-level specialist guidance to drive internal operations. Your tactical mindset and exceptional interpersonal skills will maintain effective contract and procurement services that bolster departmental prosperity.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver end-to-end procurement initiatives that reflects agency policies and strategic operations
- Employ strategic leadership to improve DCP’s procurement and contract reform procedures
- Drive procurement activities that facilitate the creation of strategic value-for-money opportunities
- Administer sound research endeavours to examine complex and sensitive procurement and contracting issues
- Provide specialist consultancy services and advice to an array of stakeholders surrounding complex procurement and contracting matters.
About you:
- You possess extensive experience and accurate knowledge of strategic procurement and contract management
- You exhibit strong interpersonal skills to enhance rapport and credibility with senior stakeholders
- You can work independently to exercise precise judgement of strategic procurement and contract initiatives
- You have exceptional conflict-resolution skills to negotiate matters with high sensitivity and diplomacy
- You are a detailed-orientated individual, who can critically identify and analyse important issues.
Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact
- Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family
- Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP
- Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits
- Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family
- Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
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