Senior Procurement Officer (HEO 6)

• Based in Finance at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• HEO6 (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join the team in Finance at UniSA. As the Senior Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for the provision of procurement advice and support services and driving procurement initiatives across the University.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft and implement tender documentation, evaluation criteria, contracts and associated legal documents for the procurement of goods and services
• Coordinate purchase acquisitions in line with procurement controls and Vice Chancellor Authorisations
• Analyse and interpret supplier proposal information on procurement requirements
• Provide high level procurement business support to the wider University, involving extensive interactions both within and external to the University
• Contract management of agreements ranging from minor to high value complex arrangements including conducting KPI/ pricing trend analysis reporting
• Maintain high levels of service management by strengthening relationships, drive quality and service improvement

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience in procurement or similar
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement projects and provide advice and support to stakeholders
• Experience in the tender process including development of tender documentation, evaluation of tenders, and the ongoing management and measurement of the agreements/contracts
• Drafting and contract negotiation experience with a good understanding of relevant contract law and management
• Demonstrated experience working in a complex and pressured environment, independently and as an effective team member

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3347.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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