Assistant Procurement Officer (Temporary Opportunity until June 2027)

You crave a career that pushes you where youll meet challenges head on and youre guaranteed to grow.

Youre called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW create innovative solutions and foster strong partnerships.

In this role youll:

Support procurement planning sourcing and tender activities to deliver value-for-money outcomes while ensuring compliance with government procurement requirements.

Prepare procurement documentation maintain records and provide practical advice to support effective procurement practices. Gain exposure to construction-related projects and build strong relationships with stakeholders across Transport.

Contribute to procurement operations contract administration and sourcing activities within a collaborative team environment helping deliver efficient procurement outcomes that support business and project objectives.

This Sydney Metro-based role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with access to offices in Sydney CBD Parramatta Burwood and Macquarie Park.

Note: This role is a temporary fixed term contract until June 2027.

For more information on this position and business unit view the role description and information pack.

About you

Experience in procurement or a related field such as commercial finance legal or contract administration coupled with a genuine interest in delivering effective procurement outcomes. Experience in government procurement procurement operations purchase orders contract administration or the construction sector will be highly regarded.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive relationships collaborate across teams and manage competing priorities. Well-developed analytical skills and a practical approach to supporting procurement processes and providing advice in a fast-paced environment.

A highly organised customer-focused and proactive approach with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes while maintaining compliance and governance requirements. Experience using procurement systems such as Ariba will be advantageous but is not essential.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe integrated and efficient transport system. We connect people communities and industry every day.

Join us

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