State Government of Victoria, Australia - Procurement Partner

Contact:
Joel Shaw |

Reference:
VG/JS0086DR

Occupation:
Accounting

Salary Range:
$109,730 - $121,247

• Balance of hands-on procurement strategic advisory across a variety of categories
• VPS Grade 5, Full-time ongoing, Melbourne CBD
• Unique public sector opportunity for mid-level procurement professional

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

CSV Corporate is the specialist service arm of CSV that provides support to the courts and tribunals in a range of corporate functions including human resources; finance; procurement; facilities; assets and contract management; security; risk, audit and compliance; project management; business intelligence; communications; business review and improvement; technology; and transcription services.

About the Role

The Procurement Partner operates under a business partnering model whereby they will be the appointed procurement support resource for nominated court jurisdictions.

The role of the Procurement Partner will be to provide specialist advice and support across CSV to ensure consistency in approach in all procurement activities.
Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading or supporting the sourcing process, developing procurement plans, and identifying cost savings and operational efficiencies, all of which are to be undertaken within the business partnering model.

The Procurement Partner will be responsible for supporting the business through providing advice, supporting and leading high-quality procurement processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Providing procurement support and probity advice to CSV including mentoring and coaching employees across the organisation on procurement policies, practices and processes, ensuring compliance, value for money and the delivery of contractual obligations.
  
• Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to strengthen the business partnering approach to procurement.
  
• Developing procurement plans and managing end-to-end sourcing activities that generate operational efficiencies and achieve financial savings targets through insight and analysis of category areas.
  

About You

• Proven experience delivering value for money outcomes in a complex environment.
  
• Demonstrated experience achieving successful commercial outcomes by managing end-to-end procurement activities including the sourcing and management of complex goods and/or service contracts within the public or private sector.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in procurement systems and processes.
  
• Analytical skills and a proven track record in identifying commercial opportunities.
  

How to Apply

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Other Information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group.
CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.
Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Court Services Victoria job application system.