Contracts Officer
The opportunity
Randstad’s procurement & contracts specialist, Hayley Wilson, is seeking an experienced Contracts Officer, for a well known local government in Western Australia, where you will oversee contract management for the procurement contracts.
Key responsibilities of all the roles will include:
... - Offer strategic guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding every facet of procurement strategy and execution.
- Ability to oversee the development of contract formation, request for tender, contract extensions and variations
- Maintaining a high standard of contracts management.
- Leading critical tender negotiations, analysing quotes and tenders for evaluations.
- Undertakes key strategic projects in line with the procurement and contract management priorities.
- Proven experience in strategic advice and direction regarding systems, reports, policies, legislation and procedures.
- Responsible for analysis and evaluation of existing business activities and new proposals from identified external agencies.
- Providing a high level of stakeholder engagement with internal customers, and demonstrating superior relationship management and influencing skills with external parties.
- Recognise and oversee commercial, contractual, operational, financial, ethical, and supply chain risks as necessary.
- Positive management of relationships between local government and its suppliers.
Successful applicants will require:
- Extensive experience in contract tendering, awarding contracts, contract management stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
- Experience leading procurement processes through effective management and / or facilitation to achieve desired outcomes at lowest overall cost and best value for money.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to stakeholders
- Tertiary qualifications desirable
More information
Applications for this role close on the 14th August 2024. Applicants who possess demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the field are strongly encouraged to apply. To find out more about the position, PD and remuneration, or for a confidential discussion please contact Ranstad’s procurement specialist Hayley Wilson on (08) 9320 1617.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.