As the Procurement Officer you will manage delivery of less complex procurement projects including initial planning, development of relevant documentation, and establishment of contracts.
The Procurement Officer reports to the delegated Manager, Procurement and Facilities Services, Finance, Procurement and Facilities Division.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake less complex procurement projects including initial planning, development of documentation and establishment of contracts, ensuring compliance with state and departmental procurement policy, achievement of desired business outcomes and delivery of value for money.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and submissions to key stakeholders and clients.  Contribute to negotiations with suppliers and liaise with personnel both within and outside of the department.
• Liaise with internal clients to determine requirements and progress of procurement projects, and external contractors in the conduct of less complex procurement projects.
• Develop, maintain and monitor relationships with internal clients and external contractors for the purpose of achieving and sustaining customer satisfaction and value for money.
• Contribute to the development of local desktop guides on processes within the procurement section including procurement procedures and template documentation such as invitation documentation and evaluation plans.
• Monitor and control own workload, taking responsibility for allocation and reallocation of work as circumstances require. 
• Analyse less complex procurement matters, identifying and assessing options and recommending strategies to resolve issues. 
• Maintain a detailed documentary record of procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements undertaken ensuring the audit trail is adequately maintained and documented for probity, accountability and audit purposes.
• Exercise a procurement delegation for sourcing activities certifying that the procurement process undertaken has been in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and State Procurement Policy.
• Contribute to the achievement of an equitable, ethical and safe working environment for staff, which has an emphasis on commitment, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement directed towards the achievement of the branch goals and objectives.

• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.