Principal Procurement Officer

Clerk Grade: 11/12. base salary starts at $145,378 - $168,130 plus superannuation
Employment Type: Temporary 12 months, Full-time
Flexible location - role can be based in Sydney / Bathurst / Gosford
Hybrid working options available, and all flexible working arrangements considered including part-time, part-year and job-share
This role sits within the Strategic Commercial and Procurement Management Division in the Commercial Analytics and Insights team. The role sits within the Commercial Business Unit of NSW Telco Authority.

About the role:
An exciting ongoing opportunity has arisen for a Principal Procurement Officer to join NSW Telco Authority within the Department of Customer Service.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enterprising individual and play a key role in the helping the organisation receive accreditation for both goods and services, and construction procurement. Experience in government accreditation is crucial.
• Develop, lead and execute sourcing strategies to optimize value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimize negative impacts on sourcing objectives while encouraging opportunity and innovation.
• Lead the design and implementation of effective metrics and reporting to continually monitor and assess the performance of individual procurement arrangements and the benefits realised for the commercial function.
• Provide expert, strategic advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement to encourage innovative practices and support the delivery of business and policy directions
• In conjunction, review and analysis of the organisation's business plans, services, processes and information to identify changes that lead to business improvements. The role supports the efficient delivery of business operations and performance as they relate to the Public Safety Network (PSN) - a radio network that supports first responder communication.

Key accountabilities

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Good understanding and knowledge of accreditation process and requirements
• Procurement policies and procedures design and implementation planning
• Background in telecommunication procurement for both goods and services and construction categories
• Experience in procurement manual creation and compliance models.

The candidate is required to have experience of the telecommunications industry, especially construction procurement and significant commercial analysis knowledge. You will be joining a friendly, fast-paced, dynamic and diverse team who is passionate about keeping people and places safe.

We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from everyone.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Katerina Xenos via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 at 9:59am

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