About this job
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
As a procurement team with a very unique portfolio and function, the CMS team within GGS specialises in managing Supply Arrangements and other expenditure strategies, working closely with Queensland state schools to ensure they have seamless access to these resources and the support to manage issues with confidence.
Reporting to the Manager, CMS, the Principal Procurement Officer will lead a small team of two to oversee a complex retail entities Supply Arrangement and support schools in managing a high volume of procurement activities and related matters under this arrangement.
About the Role:
This role is a unique blend of responsibilities, combining the strategic oversight of a Contract Manager, the leadership and coordination skills of a Team Leader, the expertise and problem-solving abilities of a Procurement Advisor, and the operational focus and customer-centric approach of a Call Centre Manager.
Responsibilities Include:
In conjunction with the position description, this role will also include:
- Leading a small team of procurement staff to provide helpful, timely and accurate advice to schools and other stakeholders.
- Manage a large and complex Supply Arrangement for the provision of retail entities.
- On occasion, presenting at forums, conferences and masterclasses.
About You:
- You are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and excel in environments that prioritise providing timely, accurate advice and support.
- You are a confident and courageous communicator, capable of providing clear direction while maintaining a friendly and respectful approach.
- You have experience leading a small team in a client-facing environment, with a proven ability to allocate tasks effectively and manage competing priorities.
- You have a solid foundation in procurement processes and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues as they arise.
- You embody the GGS team motto of being “here to help, here to enable, here to deliver”.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a short letter (1-2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.