Allygroup is seeking a Procurement Advisor for a full-time, non-ongoing placement with the National Gallery of Australia. This position offers the flexibility of working on-site at the Canberra office and/or remote working arrangements.
As Procurement Advisor you will primarily support the Building Services and Infrastructure portfolio, providing close assistance for a pipeline of facilities management procurements. This involves providing expert advice and assistance in interpreting policies relevant to the Gallery's procurement operations.
Key responsibilities
Assist with preparation of procurement documentation, and provide support for procurement, market assessment and negotiation activities.
Provide practical advice and guidance on all matters within the position's remit, including the application of laws, rules and policies, as well as procurement processes, low risk contract drafting, contract management and other procurement compliance-related activities.
Use Gallery systems and AusTender as part of procurement processes
Engage with the internal legal team on high risk, high value contract negotiation, as required.
Assist to update current, or draft new, procurement and contract related policies, guidelines, procedures and processes, and support the development, maintenance and improvement of the National Gallery's procurement and contract management systems to support compliance and inform decision-making.
Generate procurement reports as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
A good understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance materials related to procurement including, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act 2013, the National Gallery of Australia Act 1975, and the Commonwealth's Resource Management Framework including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
A demonstrated ability to present messages with confidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner, and to tailor both communication style and message to suit the audience
A demonstrated ability to gather and investigate information from diverse sources to support the achievement of procurement, risk mitigation and contracting practices in a compliant and transparent manner
A demonstrated understanding of best practice sourcing strategies, business requirements, procurement documentation, and contract management practices and processes, and an ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
An ability to learn, use and leverage Gallery and other systems (eg AusTender) to support procurement processes and generate reports.
An ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients.
A demonstrated ability to consider the ramifications of issues and the longer-term impact of own work and that of the work area to deliver quality outcomes to tight deadlines.
Eligibility:
Citizenship: to be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.
Police Check: to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.
Applying for this role
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About Allygroup
Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.
Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of any disability or cultural, gender or religious identity.