Contract until 20 October 2020 with possible extension | APS 5 = $45.74; APS 6 = $51.50 plus 9.5% Superannuation | Geelong, VIC or Maroochydore, QLD Location
Our Federal Government client is seeking and APS 5 and APS 6 Sourcing Officers to support the team with ensuring the best value for money is achieved while sourcing partners and delivering sourcing projects.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing support to the team to achieve project activities including the initiation, planning and strategy, market approach, evaluation, negotiation and contract formation and contract execution
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the understanding of internal requirements
• Understanding how changes impact the Partner’s contracts, statement of requirements and sourcing options from a commercial, legal and probity perspective
• Assisting with the review of contract terms to align with legislative changes, policy updates, practice improvement or changing organisational priorities
• Ensuring compliance in-line with legislation and regulatory requirementsYour background:
• APS 5: Demonstrated experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or contract management within the Public Sector
• APS 6: Extensive leadership experience in a procurement, strategic sourcing or contract management role as well as hold a relevant business, accounting, legal or commerce degree qualification
• Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing methodologies
• Successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and accountability attitude
• Ability to meet challenging and conflicting deadlines
• Ability to travel to other offices around AustraliaIn order to be considered, please note that candidates must be either an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application.SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.

• Providing support to the team to achieve project activities including the initiation, planning and strategy, market approach, evaluation, negotiation and contract formation and contract execution
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the understanding of internal requirements
• Understanding how changes impact the Partner’s contracts, statement of requirements and sourcing options from a commercial, legal and probity perspective
• Assisting with the review of contract terms to align with legislative changes, policy updates, practice improvement or changing organisational priorities
• Ensuring compliance in-line with legislation and regulatory requirementsYour background:
• APS 5: Demonstrated experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or contract management within the Public Sector
• APS 6: Extensive leadership experience in a procurement, strategic sourcing or contract management role as well as hold a relevant business, accounting, legal or commerce degree qualification
• Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing methodologies
• Successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and accountability attitude
• Ability to meet challenging and conflicting deadlines
• Ability to travel to other offices around AustraliaIn order to be considered, please note that candidates must be either an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application.SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people