A07 Principal Procurement Officer

role requirements and expectations are (e.g., Monday to Friday 36.25hrs per week).
Working within Business Services, the successful candidate will be part of the Vendor Relations Team.
As part of this opportunity, the successful candidate will be required to perform the following:
•    Undertake the strategic and operational delivery and monitoring of contracts and supplier performance on behalf of the Program. 
•    Provide high quality authoritative and accurate procurement leadership, advice, and services. 
•    Support and influence Program managers to adopt a contract performance management role in their operational relationships with third party providers, providing specialist leadership and advice to resolve contractor performance issues as required.
•    Review and respond to performance metrics to continuously improve and optimise team outcomes.
•    Deliver cost reduction commitments through the identification, development, and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.
•    Contribute to the management of all higher risk activities and initiatives across the Program.
•    Contribute to the development and implementation of standardised tools, practices and procedures that optimise procurement efficiency while delivering a targeted service to internal customers.
•    Plan and execute vendor management strategies.
•    Develop and maintain systems and procedures that provide effective procurement and contract management support for the Program, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement demonstrating public service professionalism and probity. 
•    Actively manage individual and team performance and provide supportive leadership to develop sustainable and capable procurement practices.
•    Develop and maintain positive relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including Biosecurity Finance and Procurement Services to facilitate effective procurement outcomes.
•    Please note that duties may vary depending on evolving program priorities and requirements.

Term of Engagement:
The term of contract engagement the department is currently seeking up to 6 months.