Job description
Senior Procurement Officer
Location: Perth CBD
Start Date: ASAP – 3 months possible 6 month contract, full time hours
Hourly rate: $60-$65 per hour + super. Temporary casual contract (no leave entitlements – casual loading included in rate)
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in government contracting and a passion for delivering high-quality procurement services? We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to join our state government client and lead key procurement and contract management activities.
About the Role
As the Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating contracts across facilities, fleet, accommodation, and procurement. You’ll work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and oversee semi-complex to high-risk contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Contracts Management
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Location: Perth CBD
Start Date: ASAP – 3 months possible 6 month contract, full time hours
Hourly rate: $60-$65 per hour + super. Temporary casual contract (no leave entitlements – casual loading included in rate)
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in government contracting and a passion for delivering high-quality procurement services? We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to join our state government client and lead key procurement and contract management activities.
About the Role
As the Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating contracts across facilities, fleet, accommodation, and procurement. You’ll work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and oversee semi-complex to high-risk contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Contracts Management
- Provide expert consultancy and solution-based advice on contract preparation for supplies and services.
- Maintain an accurate and accessible database of all procurement contracts.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external procurement policies and guidelines.
- Prepare reports on contract status and details as required.
- Lead innovative procurement and competitive tendering processes, including specification development and purchase order approvals.
- Oversee the certification of purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices prior to payment.
- Manage office facilities and implement approved improvements.
- Liaise with Fleet and Building Managers to resolve issues related to vehicles and building services.
- Maintain the Assets Register and ensure the validity of maintenance agreements.
- Monitor security and safety requirements for building and facility management.
- Extensive experience in government procurement and contract management.
- Demonstrated experience with Tenders WA.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong knowledge of government procurement policies, guidelines, and practices.
- Experience with accounting systems and asset management.
- Understanding of broader government procurement processes.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
