Job Description
We want you to be a part of a team that is making a difference by ensuring that DSDI has agile service delivery that, provides information and technology solutions for its clients and ensuring that information is managed as a key departmental asset.
As the Principal Contracts and Vendor Management Officer you will organise and coordinate end-to-end ICT contracts to ensure that agency strategic outcomes and value for money are achieved.
As the Principal Contracts and Vendor Management Officer you will:
Initiate, build and maintain effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, service providers and different levels of government to ensure that the needs of ITS and the needs of its clients are appropriately reflected in contract relationships.
Deliver effective contract management of suppliers that will enable compliance with agreed performance indicators, legislation, and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain contemporary knowledge of ICT suppliers, markets, and product and service categories, and apply that knowledge when advising or undertaking ICT procurement activities.
Demonstrate high-level knowledge of the risks associated with legal issues in contracts and the practical implications of terms and conditions.
Participate in continuously improving the contract management framework to ensure value for money from contracts and suppliers.
Negotiate with suppliers, assist in drafting contracts and schedules, and develop acceptance procedures and performance criteria.
Proactively coordinate ITS customer and vendor relationship interface and provide advice and support to teams in ITS.
Ensure procurement activities are approved before any approach to the market.
Support financial administration policies and facilitate correct and timely payment of supplier invoices and resolution of invoice discrepancies and reconciliation, purchase orders and monthly accrual information.
Establish and maintain a contract register/database to identify any potential opportunities to rationalise contracts, timely procurement, and value for money.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
As the Principal Contracts and Vendor Management Officer you will organise and coordinate end-to-end ICT contracts to ensure that agency strategic outcomes and value for money are achieved.
As the Principal Contracts and Vendor Management Officer you will:
Initiate, build and maintain effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, service providers and different levels of government to ensure that the needs of ITS and the needs of its clients are appropriately reflected in contract relationships.
Deliver effective contract management of suppliers that will enable compliance with agreed performance indicators, legislation, and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain contemporary knowledge of ICT suppliers, markets, and product and service categories, and apply that knowledge when advising or undertaking ICT procurement activities.
Demonstrate high-level knowledge of the risks associated with legal issues in contracts and the practical implications of terms and conditions.
Participate in continuously improving the contract management framework to ensure value for money from contracts and suppliers.
Negotiate with suppliers, assist in drafting contracts and schedules, and develop acceptance procedures and performance criteria.
Proactively coordinate ITS customer and vendor relationship interface and provide advice and support to teams in ITS.
Ensure procurement activities are approved before any approach to the market.
Support financial administration policies and facilitate correct and timely payment of supplier invoices and resolution of invoice discrepancies and reconciliation, purchase orders and monthly accrual information.
Establish and maintain a contract register/database to identify any potential opportunities to rationalise contracts, timely procurement, and value for money.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Contracts and Vendor Management Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.