Procurement Officer

1 X Permanent, Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week 
Salary: $78,076.79 to $85,552.19 + super
Closing Date: 14th November 2024

Liverpool City Council has experience rapid change and growth within our LGA and has become one of the fastest growing Cities and is the Gateway City to Western Sydney Airport.

Our focus is on effective solutions to everyday issues, finding innovative ways of servicing our city and providing outstanding customer service to all our residents and visitors.

Council has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and driven Procurement Officer, that is looking for a challenging and satisfying role that supports staff and key stakeholders. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Officer assists with the coordination of Council’s tendering and contract processes to meet internal customer requirements, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.  The role provides procurement support and advice in relation to quotations, tenders and procurement management on goods and services that are to be delivered to Council by external service providers.

The position reports to the Strategic Procurement and Contracts Manager and is fast paced with a dynamic work environment which positively contributes to our people and community. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US 

• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and office.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year)
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success. 

ABOUT YOU

The desired candidate will be highly motivated, and process-driven, with high attention to detail. You will have wide range of experience in managing high volume of priorities, including the execution and administration of the tendering process

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential areas:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to purchasing or contracting, and/or relevant work experience in a purchasing/procurement role.
• Hold a C Class Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and administration, of exemption process in line with procurement standards.
• Demonstrated experience  in  providing  procurement  advice  and  guidance  to  clients  on  tendering  and  contract processes
• Demonstrated experience in the effective application of contract and procurement policies, practices, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 (and associated regulations) and its application to procurement procedures and practices.

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives. 

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description 

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.