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The Opportunity

The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is coordinating a global effort to build the largest science facility on the planet. This next-generation radio-astronomy observatory will transform our understanding of the Universe and deliver benefits to society through global collaboration and innovation.

SKAO is one observatory with two telescopes: SKA-Low in Western Australia and SKA-Mid in South Africa, with the global headquarters at Jodrell Bank, UK. The SKAO is an intergovernmental organisation composed of member states from four continents, with organisations from 16 countries in total currently participating in the project.
 

• Geraldton based, global project to address fundamental unanswered questions about our Universe. 
• Unique opportunity with flexible work options. 
• Play an integral role in supporting SKA operations in Australia 

 
In your role as Purchasing and Procurement Officer, you will provide a full-cycle procurement service to stakeholders in both Australia and the UK and will draw on their commercial expertise to assist with the development of attractive and professional tender documentation and manage requests for quotes and invitations to tender.

This role is available on a full-time, part-time, or job-share basis.

Your duties will include:

Procurement and Tender related Activities:

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop attractive procurement strategies and plans.
• Provide logistics and supply-chain support for staff in Australia.
• Undertake procurements and tender related activities in a manner which is compliant with SKAO Procurement Policy. This includes developing all procurement and tender documentation associated with complex and panel procurements.
• Identify and secure new suppliers to improve competition and quality of supply.
• Assist in negotiations with suppliers and manage issues to successful agreement.

Contract development/management/reporting:

• Develop contracts as an outcome of procurement activities.
• Support SKAO Senior Contract Specialist in the development and review of contract documentation and commercial agreements to support the tendering and subsequent evaluation process as per agreed procurement policies.
• Support the Senior Contracts Specialist with to develop contractual documentation and commercial agreements to support the tendering and subsequent evaluation process as per agreed procurement policies.

Relationship Management:

• Work with various stakeholders and suppliers in undertaking procurement activities and contract management.
• Effectively manage and partner with suppliers to build strong and productive working relationships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Assist in the resolution of contract issues and disputes in a timely manner to minimise any impacts on business.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and support all team objectives.
• Prepare and deliver procurement and contract management training to key stakeholders as required. 

Location: Geraldton, Western Australia

Salary: AU$ $87,068 to AU$98,504 pa + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 88503

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications in procurement and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake and deliver engineering, construction and facilities management procurements throughout the entire procurement lifecycle.
• Demonstrated capability to think strategically and understand SKAO’s position in managing procurement, contract negotiation, contract, and tender management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own workloads to achieve results in a professional and timely manner whilst maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed influencing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to generate improved solutions to complex problems and resolve issues using creativity, reasoning, problem solving techniques and experience.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the procurement landscape of major science research infrastructure projects and organisations 
• NEC contract experience and / or NEC accreditation
• MCIPS or willing to work towards obtaining MCIPS 
• Experience of using an ERP System such as Unit4, SAP etc. 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a negative result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

31st October 2022, 11:00pm AEST