Senior Procurement Advisor

     Senior Procurement Advisor – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Ongoing full-time vacancy. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Parramatta and Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Clerk Grade: 9/10 Level. Base salary $125,693 p.a. to $138,510 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.
 

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team

The Financial Performance and Investments division provides a full range of financial services including budgeting, procurement, customer accounts and investment management services.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Procurement Advisor to join our team. In this role, that covers both Government and Customer procurement, you will:

• Engage and advise key stakeholders on policies, procedures, systems, and standards to enable effective, outcomes-focused procurement activities across the organisation.
• Partner with key business stakeholders to develop innovative procurement and category management strategies that meet specific business needs, manage risk, and deliver value for money.
• Research, develop, implement, and review organizational procurement policies, procedures, systems, and standards to support business procurement needs, identify and mitigate procurement risks, and ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on appropriate procurement governance and performance management mechanisms to monitor, coordinate, and improve procurement activity and performance.
• Research, develop, and implement procurement capability development initiatives to support effective procurement outcomes across the organization.
• Proactively identify and address procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies to meet organizational compliance requirements.

If you are passionate about procurement and have a proven track record in developing and implementing effective procurement strategies, we would love to hear from you!

For more information about the position, view the role description.
 

About you

Application is encouraged if you demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Several years demonstrated experience in sourcing and contract management – Private sector, Not for Profit or Government experience acceptable
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and policy compliance relating to Government procurement
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated capacity to be proactive in identifying and addressing procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies to meet organisational compliance requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate procurement governance and performance management mechanisms to monitor, coordinate, and improve procurement activity and performance.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

Essential requirements  

Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant discipline or industry

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.
 

How to apply

To apply for this role:

• complete the online application
• submit a resume (maximum five pages) and cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role and include your answer to the following targeted questions:

1. Describe a recent procurement activity you worked on, your role and the steps taken to achieve a successful outcome.
2. Describe a procurement policy initiative from NSW Procurement that you have included in a recent procurement activity to ensure compliance ie SME Policy, Gender-Equitable Supplier.
    

Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm,  Monday 3rd February 2025.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Danielle Wilks, Executive Support Officer, via email danielle.wilks@tag.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Shelli Allen, Talent Advisor on shelli.allen@tag.nsw.gov.au.

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted. 

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.