APS5 Procurement Officer

As one of Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 60 years, Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an experienced Procurement Officer. 

Contract Length:  12 months with potential extension
 

Overview: In this role, you will be responsible for managing and delivering ICT-related procurement activities critical to the division’s daily operations. You will provide expert advice, apply best procurement practices, and operate with sound judgment to support effective decision-making in a dynamic and evolving team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ICT-related procurement processes in line with Government policies and best practices
  
  
• Conduct procurement activities using SAP and apply critical thinking to meet business needs
  
  
• Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks while ensuring compliance with organisational obligations
  
  
• Provide high-level procurement advice across the Information Services Division
  
  
• Adapt to and support a team experiencing change and transformation
  
  
• Ensure mailbox management and stakeholder communication through Microsoft Outlook
  
  

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in Government procurement, particularly within ICT environments
  
  
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation, guidelines, and best practice principles
  
  
• Proficiency in SAP GUI for procurement processing and Microsoft Outlook for communication
  
  
• Ability to work flexibly and think critically in a changing environment
  
  
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
  
  

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
  
  

If you feel you are a suitable candidate, submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job.”
Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9916 / 0402 202 721 or email Neville.smith@chandlermacleod.com for a confidential discussion.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.