Purchasing Review Officer

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Purchasing Review Officer.

Reporting directly to the Strategic Procurement Advisor, this position is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to:

• the review of Council staff purchase orders to confirm that Procurement guidelines and procedures are adhered to at all times
• completing spend analysis and identifying the best purchasing strategy
• providing training to Council staff
• overseeing the ordering and issuing of Corporate uniforms and stationery to Council staff as well as any other relevant duties as requested by the Strategic Procurement Advisor.

An ideal candidate will use computer data to analyse ongoing spending and devise strategies for the best procurement approach whilst checking orders for any errors, participating in the annual stock take and generally supporting staff in progressing through the Procurement function.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, accounting, procurement or a related field
• Good knowledge of Council’s Procurement Policy and Procurement Manual
• Capacity to deliver training in Council’s procurement system – TechnologyOne – and procurement process and the use of our Electronic Document Management (EDM) records-keeping system
• Extensive experience in the use of TechnologyOne for procurement and good knowledge of Council’s Procurement policy and procedures, and EDM system
• Experience in Word and Excel
• Class ‘C’ Driver's Licence.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and demonstrated capacity for teamwork in a multi-skilled processing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and solve problems
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing purchasing system enhancements.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,452.48 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 10 May 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Jake Evans on 9839 6332

Internal ref:              BCC744