Principal Procurement Officer (AO7) Procurement Goods and Services

About us

The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response including road crash rescue bushfire hazardous material technical and vertical rescue severe weather incidents remote and swiftwater rescue and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt prevent mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

The QFD is an organisation that is committed to reframing the departments relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples communities and organisations through activities identified in the QFD Reframing the Relationship Plan contributing to Closing the Gap outcomes and building our cultural capability.

Purpose of the role

Procurement Services leads the QFD procurement functions and is responsible for the procurement governance sourcing support services and management of specialised equipment General Goods and Services (GGS) Fleet and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) contacts standing officer arrangements and panel arrangements in compliance with Queensland Procurement Policy and Queensland Government Contracting Frameworks.

Reporting to the Director Procurement Services you will be responsible for managing a small team to undertake medium to high risk procurement activities and contract administration as well as establishing standing offer arrangements and panel arrangements. You will maintain knowledge of contemporary acquisition and contract management practices and provide specialist and commercial advice to ensure quality procurement services are delivered. You will work collaboratively with QFD staff volunteers and stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose and value for money outcomes through best practice procurement activities to meet organisational objectives.

Key requirements

Highly desirable requirements

• Queensland Government Level 4 Purchasing Certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of category management and benefits realisation concepts
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain management contract law and contract management frameworks.
• Knowledge and experience in Queensland Contracting Frameworks and supply chain contract management.

Your key accountabilities

Your part in the ongoing success of our department in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work including but not limited to:

• Lead and manage strategic medium to high risk procurement projects and ensure positive outcomes to meet client and stakeholder objectives.
• Manage a team of practitioners to provide sourcing and contract administration services in relation to General Goods and Services procurement and contracts with a focus on identification and realisation of savings and operational benefits.
• Provide high level advice on procurement and contract management matters to facilitate procurement planning and ensure adherence to procurement policy and departmental objectives are achieved.
• Develop category management strategies and plans and ensure appropriate governance frameworks and controls are managed for effective procurement and administration activities.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external clients vendors and staff to ensure procurement services are responsive to current and future needs.
• Coordinate and manage significant procurement projects in cooperation with key stakeholders ensuring that risk probity and transparency requirements are addressed.
• Prepare and review reports submissions briefs and other correspondence relating to complex procurement or contract matters and initiatives in accordance with department requirements.
• Manage the functions of the team encouraging positive teamwork through effective human resource and financial management practices and development of staff through performance planning and review.

Capabilities

To determine your suitability for the role you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the key accountabilities for this role:

Leadership Competency Stream Team Leader (leading others)
Vision

• Leads strategically
• Leads change in complex environments

Results

• Builds enduring relationships
• Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty