Senior Procurement Category Specialist

• 2 x full time 2 year fixed term positions
• Geelong location, with flexible hybrid working
• Competitive salary $114,812 plus superannuation
• Annual bonus and salary packaging options

Care in Action 

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action. 

Right now, we’re seeking a Senior Procurement Category Specialist who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to be involved in the future direction of Information, Communications & Technology (ICT) Procurement for the TAC, in this newly created role. We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Category Specialist to support our ICT Procurement Lead in the delivery of Procurement services for the TAC. This role takes a strategic category management approach to procurement, and includes providing primary support for ICT related activities. In return you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in social procurement and leadership.

 About the Team

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly experienced, long standing team.

This role will be a part of our Strategic Procurement team within the Finance and Procurement branch. You will be supported by a manager who values your autonomy and ability to exercise judgment whilst encouraging you to think innovatively and push the boundaries to try new approaches.  Working in an open and diverse team, you will feel supported to contribute with your unique style of thinking and experiences. 

What we’re looking for

Critical Stakeholder Management Skills

Manage multiple diverse and complex internal / external stakeholder relationships

Government Procurement Experience

Understanding of government procurement principles, precedents and applicable legislation – highly desirable

Strong Project Management Skills

Proven ability to undertake complex planning, time management, prioritising appropriately and competing timelines

ICT Procurement Experience

Proven experience in supporting ICT related procurement activities – highly desirable

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Senior Procurement Category Specialist you’ll also:

Be rewarded for great work

Corporate incentive plans, quarterly excellence rewards, and development pathways. Do great work and you’ll get rewarded for it.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive opportunities for internal development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Be supported at every step

Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration.  With flexible hybrid working arrangements to set you up for success.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact the People, Culture and Engagement team at People_Culture_Enagegement@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTIQ+ people to apply for our roles.

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.