Sutherland Shire Council

Senior Procurement Business Partner

Join Our Team As A Senior Procurement Business Partner!

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for council projects.
• Ensure compliance with local government procurement legislation and policies.
• Develop procurement strategies that deliver value for money and ethical outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve the best procurement results.

About Us

We are a progressive council dedicated to serving our community with integrity and transparency. Our commitment to excellence drives us to develop innovative solutions and maintain high standards in all our operations.

As a member of our Corporate Support Division, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our procurement practises align with our strategic goals, fostering a culture of ethical decision-making and community service.

About The Role

The Senior Procurement Business Partner is responsible for implementing a centre-led procurement methodology that adheres to best practises. This role focuses on managing the complete tender process, including the development of procurement strategies, documentation, evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalisation.

Your expertise will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted with fairness, transparency, and compliance with relevant legislation, including the NSW Local Government Act 1993 and associated regulations.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in procurement within the public sector and a thorough understanding of local government legislation. You should have demonstrated experience in managing public tender processes and developing professional tender documentation.

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Construction, or Public Administration.
• Extensive experience in public sector procurement and contract administration.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and PDF for managing tenders and contracts.
• Strong business acumen, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

As a proactive team player, you will be expected to collaborate with various stakeholders and support strategic procurement initiatives that align with our organisational goals.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 12th January 2025
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 3 weeks of closing date
• Package: $104,345 - $122,876 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week with option of 19-day month flexitime arrangement
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Michael He - Procurement and Contracts Manager, mhe@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, awady@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.