Procurement and Contract Officer

Full time - Ongoing

Geelong + Hybrid Location

Non-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits.

genU is looking for Procurement and Contracts Officer to support our mission of enabling people to live the life they choose. Join us and help shape a supportive, high-performing workplace culture in a values-driven, not-for-profit environment.

About the Role:

The Procurement and Contracts Officer partners with stakeholders to develop, source, and manage procurement and contract arrangements to effectively meet organisational, divisional and departmental objectives . The Officer supports the business through the management of centralised procurement and purchasing activities.

Procurement and Contracts Officer also assists the Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer to implement strategy, initiatives, work practices, policy and procedure, governance, and risk management practices, and represent the team in working groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of centralised procurement and purchasing activities.
• Develop and support contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications, supplier performance management and compliance requirements through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.
• Plan and lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver value for money procurement outcomes.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunity.
• Develop and document work practices, user guides, process flows and the alike to support policy, role continuity, customer experience, and for probity and audit purposes.
• Undertake business needs assessment, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of two years’ experience with SAP or a similar finance or procure/source to pay system and,
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an advisory or support position
• Facilitate all stages of the purchasing lifecycle from planning through to monitoring performance
• Ability to analyse data and developing/presenting business intelligence that influences change and strategy
• Develop, manage, implement and communicate strategic sourcing and category management activities. 

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence leaders and drive people and culture outcomes.
• Experience within a not-for-profit (NFP) or values-driven organisation will be highly regarded.

genU staff enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Employee Referral Program: Refer someone to genU and receive $650 before tax bonus after their 6-month qualifying period! New starter receives $250 before tax!!!
• Increased Take-Home Pay: Non-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: Save with discounts at over 450 of Australia’s favorite retailers and service providers, including Coles, Woolworths, and JB HI-FI.
• Study Scholarship: Eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program supporting emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.

About You!

You will need the following for this role!

• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (WOM) or willingness to obtain;

At genU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to genU (including alternate formats of application forms).

To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Duncan -  recruitment@genu.org.au 

Why Join genU?

Be part of a team that believes in empowering individuals and building a positive community impact.

For further details about this role please feel free to reach out to Rich Grey at rich.grey@genu.org.au

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply now!

We are reviewing applications and conducting screening as they come in, so don’t wait to apply!  We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the position is filled.

Please note, we are not accepting agency assistance for this role – we’ve got it covered!