This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

This role will leverage procurement and contract management expertise to deliver specialist procurement support and advice, as well as operational contract management services to the clients. This role will develop and implement operational and quality assurance processes to ensure the success and continuous improvement of procurement activities and contract management .

Key Responsibilities :

• Engage and facilitate advice from Procurement Contract Management Group for the business unit and suppliers on procurement processes and practices as they relate to and are affected by legislation and Queensland Government Procurement and the department policies, procedures, delegations, and guidelines.
• Facilitate and assist in undertaking procurement activities to deliver procurement outcomes for the business unit, including

1. Procurement planning, and approval
2. Completion of procurement documentation to release to market in accordance with delegation's framework
3. Tender administration
4. Contract management including planning, contract administration, reporting and incident management
5. Monitoring contract performance with robust KPI's and performance management
6. Management of contractual disputes and invoicing issues

• Coordinate evaluation of candidates presented by suppliers for contingent labour placement, including review of written profile, confirmation of eligibility, coordination of interviews including subject matter experts, and presentation of recommendations to decision-makers.
• Coordinate placement of contingent labour within various locations, including by liaising with facilities, suppliers, and the business unit.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders, public sector bodies, industry, and suppliers to ensure business requirements are met.
• Coordinate site monitoring to effectively forge and maintain productive and appropriate relationships that allow swift identification and resolution of any presenting or perceived issues.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in collaboration with the business unit, suppliers, and end-users, and support change management processes.
• Develop and implement internal contract governance framework, guidelines, templates and reports to ensure efficient contract processes for the business unit.
• Prepare and/or review regular performance reports, briefing notes, and other correspondence in accordance with departmental standards.
• Maintain record management systems including databases, registers, and other procurement systems whilst also contributing to system improvements to increase their efficiency and effectiveness

Role Fit:

• Ability to apply and interpret legislation, policy and procedures.
• Experience in contract management and/or program/service administration.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced by the ability to build and manage ongoing working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively summarise large volumes of material to articulate the relevant points and inform high level decision making.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience monitoring performance/evaluating programs or service provision against key indicators.

If the above role sounds like the next exciting opportunity and career move for you, please apply below. Alternatively for a confidential conversation please contact Sarah Xi on (07)31855305 , 0492144791 or sarah.xi@hudson.com