The Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) is a family-friendly not-for-profit organisation working for our member Councils regional initiatives and challenges. 

SSROC is in Work Club Sydney Locomotive, a vibrant workplace in the heart of South Eveleigh.

We need a full-time Strategic Procurement Specialist to provide expertise in supplier relationship management and project-based sustainable procurement.

The role is to manage and facilitate member councils’ sourcing activities, this involves developing sustainable procurement strategies to optimise price, quality, environmental & social benefit at the highest level of supplier performance.  Supplier relationship management entails performance reviews, contract management and maintenance of SSROC suppliers as well as efficient and productive relationship with member councils. 

We are looking for a team player with demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying highest level of procurement/supply chain practices with integrity in the public sector with minimal supervision.

Hours are 35hrs per week, with flexibility for some Work from Home (WFH) opportunities.

Salary up to $110K plus 11.5% super.

Email applications to careers@ssroc.nsw.gov.au

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident for this position and you MUST address the selection criteria below.

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in business, procurement, project management, or a related area or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying high level competitive tendering practices and probity standards as required in the public sector.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic sourcing with experience drafting documents with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain sound governance processes in a public sector procurement context.
• Demonstrated business analytics and high-level information technology skills.
• Sound knowledge of and capacity to implement EEO, WH&S and principles of sustainability and environmental management.
• Commitment to customer service with a proven capacity to deliver on the needs of customers.
• Demonstrated time management and project management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to draft documents with a keen eye for detail, clarity and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with all staff to improve processes, including strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to develop and maintain effective relationships, as well as capacity to deal with and resolve conflict.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Experience in facilitating sustainable procurement practices.
• Experience in change management and Supplier Relationship Management.

Please see full position description here.