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Senior Procurement Specialist

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6757349

  • Full time position
  • Competitive base salary of between $121,951.37 and $131,324.06 per annum plus 11.5% super and annual leave loading
  • Access to monthly RDOs
  • Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
  • Enjoy discounted gym memberships
  • Generous personal and carers leave
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Are you a procurement professional with a passion for process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and delivering strategic impact? Sitting within our Finance, Assets and Procurement Department, the Senior Procurement Specialist will lead and support procurement services across Council—ensuring all procurement activity aligns with policy, complies with legislation, and adds real value to the organisation.

In this role you will take ownership of procurement functions, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and contribute to policy development and process improvement. Your expertise will guide operational teams through end-to-end procurement, while your insights and analysis will support data-driven decision-making at all levels, including senior leadership and Council.

What a typical day will look like;

  • Act as the organisations expert advisor on all activities that relate to procurement, tendering and contract management procedures and processes.
  • Annually review the procurement policy, tendering and contract management procedures and update accordingly to ensure compliance is maintained.
  • Prepare and provide commentary on monthly procurement reports and suggest opportunities which Council may benefit from.
  • Report on any non-compliance or areas of concern to senior staff and respective committees.
  • Keep abreast of and provide advice on relevant government policy, legislation, service directions and trends.

What you will bring to the role;

  • Tertiary qualification in business and/ or procurement with several years' experience in a senior procurement level position or through lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.
  • Evidenced experience and knowledge of best practice in procurement practices and processes including establishment of contracts and competitive tendering.
  • Demonstrated achievements in customer service excellence and continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with key stakeholders and other organisations in order to support Council objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience in negotiating and influencing decision making.

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

  • Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
  • Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
  • Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Melika Sukunda, Manager Finance, Assets and Procurement, during business hours on (03) 9433 3252 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Thursday, 15 May 2025

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Applications Close: 15 May 2025

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Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

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·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

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Please note: 

  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.