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Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.Reporting to the Governance & Risk Manager, you will be responsible for driving excellence in procurement and contracting. The position is responsible for providing information and specialist advice to the organisation on procurement and contracts, overseeing tendering and contract compliance, reporting organisational activity and driving best value outcomes from procurement.More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):Provide strategic direction and advice to Senior Management and Council in relation to procurement and drive continuous procurement reform and efficiencies.To employ efficient and effective work processes and seek to continually improve work performance, methods and outcomes.To manage and co-ordinate tendering processes in accordance with all relevant legislation and Council policies and procedures.Promote best practice procurement throughout the organisation and ensure continued compliance to such practices.Manage and develop organisational skills and capacity in best value procurement to ensure that relevant staff are sufficiently skilled and knowledgeable in sound procurement practices.Provide direction, support, advice and training to Council''s management and staff in all aspects of tendering and contract procedures.Lead the development and implementation of business improvement initiatives which will either generate additional revenue or reduce long-term costs.Develop and review policies and procedures in relation to procurement and tendering to ensure that Council complies with regulatory requirements and best practice.For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.About youThe successful candidate will meet the following criteria:Tertiary qualifications in the following or a related discipline:Business Management/Accounting or Commerce,Contract Management,Business Law,Project Management,ProcurementClass C Drivers LicenceSatisfactory Criminal Record checkMembership of CIPSA or similar recognised professional procurement qualificationDemonstrated experience in developing, implementing and maintaining effective procurement policies and systems, in a complex organisation, to improve efficiency and value for moneyExtensive knowledge and experience in procurement, contract administration and management, public tendering and the principles of contract lawExtensive knowledge of the processes for the development of specifications, tendering and contract documentation for services, products and worksAbility to interpret and give advice on relevant legislation with demonstrated negotiation skillsDemonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues and liaise effectively with internal and external customer and stakeholdersDemonstrated well-developed written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrityDemonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and SafetyIn addition, an ideal candidate would have experience and an understanding of continuous learning principles, equal employment opportunities, work health and safety, and ethical practice principles, relevant local government experience and a tertiary qualifications in Work, Health and Safety.Salary andBenefitsIf you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in yourcareer, this is the role for you.Between $ 1,713.44 and $ 1,904.19 per week, commensurate withyour skills, qualifications and experience.Permanent,Full-time, 35 hours per week,Ongoing learning and development opportunitiesWork/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnightAPPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 4.00pm AEST.Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.Lithgow City CouncilThe Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areasoffer atruly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of theenvironment, community and economy for present and future generations.The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council''s values, please visit you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resumPersonal Details * Required fieldTitle *First name *Last name *E-mail *Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)Questions**Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process**I have read and understand the aboveAre you an Australian Citizen or permanent resident and/or do you have the right to work in Australia? *Yes - New Zealand CitizenYes - I have a work permit or VISANoIf you have answered Yes to a work permit or VISA, please provide the expiry date.Do you hold a current class C, P1 or P2 drivers licence? *YesNoEssential - Tertiary qualifications in the following or a related discipline:Business Management/Accounting or Commerce, Contract Management, Business Law, Project Management or Procurement. Provide details. *Essential - Membership of CIPSA or similar recognised professional procurement qualification. Provide details. *Essential - Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and maintaining effective procurement policies and systems, in a complex organisation, to improve efficiency and value for money. Provide details. *Essential - Extensive knowledge and experience in procurement, contract administration and management, public tendering and the principles of contract law. Provide details. *Essential - Extensive knowledge of the processes for the development of specifications, tendering and contract documentation for services, products and works. Provide details. *Essential - Ability to interpret and give advice on relevant legislation. Provide details. *Essential - Demonstrated negotiation skills. Provide details. *Essential - Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues and liaise effectively with internal and external customer and stakeholders. Provide details. *Essential - Demonstrated well-developed written and oral communication skills. Provide details. *Essential - Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity. Provide details. *Essential - Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety. Provide details. *Desirable - Understanding of continuous learning principles, equal employment opportunities, work health and safety, and ethical practice principles. Provide details. *Desirable - Tertiary qualifications in Work, Health and Safety. Provide details. *Your IP address (3.172.17.82) has been logged. 71 Hits. #J-18808-Ljbffr