Procurement and Contracts Officer - Perth Airport, Australia - Arc Infrastructure

Arc Infrastructure

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Perth Airport, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Closing Date: 01/03/2024

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Perth Airport

Job Category:
Logistics, Supply & Transport

Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA.

Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern.

We're committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Procurement and Contracts Officer with an excellent work ethic to join our Procurement Contracts Team to assist with contract and procurement activities for various goods and services within the business.

Reporting to the Procurement Contracts and Sourcing Lead, the Procurement and Contracts Officer will assist the team by preparing contracts, assisting with RFx processes, supplier information management, due diligence activities, and implementing procurement practices across the business.

The Role
As the Procurement and Contracts Officer you will be responsible for:

Drafting new contracts, extensions and variations in accordance with internal stakeholder requirements.
Carrying out RFx related tasks including the development of RFx documentation, drafting and finalisation of contracts in conjunction with the relevant manager(s).
Assisting the Procurement Contracts Team with preparing and reviewing scopes of work.
Effective procurement administration including management of risk and ongoing supplier performance, by administering supplier information utilising Arc's Contract Management System (CMS).
Ensuring new suppliers are accurately and completely entered into Arc's CMS.
Ensuring information changes for existing suppliers are accurately entered into the CMS with a high level of attention to detail in a timely manner.
Undertaking checks for ongoing supplier compliance (contracts, insurances etc.) and maintains all associated records within the CMS.
Undertaking prequalification of suppliers.
Undertaking due diligence (Anti-Bribery and Corruption and Modern Slavery) on suppliers in accordance with Arc's due diligence procedure.
Supporting the development and improvement of procurement policies and procedures.
Seeking ways to improve efficiencies and ensure compliance of purchasing and procurement processes.
Responsible for document management and retention utilising the Arc's document management system for the Procurement Contracts Team.

About You
To be successful in this role we'd like you to have:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to establish positive and effective working relationships with people at all levels;
Excellent time management given the high volume of requests and competing demands from multiple stakeholders, and many requests for work will be for required within a very tight timeframe;
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
Sound understanding of Australian contract law principles;
Ability to interpret contract clauses;
Ability to identify ways to improve systems or processes which are used by the team and work collaboratively with other teams to resolve issues;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a motivated and enthusiastic attitude to problem solving;
A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning;
An interest in using data analysis to support the business in making informed decisions;
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and seek guidance intelligently;
Previous exposure to contracts in a procurement, contracting or legal environment; and
Degree or qualifications in law, commerce or procurement preferable but not essential.

Working at Arc Infrastructure

Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring.

We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees.

We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do.

We provide a range of employee benefits including:
- flexible working arrangements
- professional development opportunities
- competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
- purchased additional annual leave
- health and wellbeing initiatives including
- $299 annual subsidy
- flu shots
- skin cancer checks
- paid parental leave
- staff discounts and rewards program
- novated leasing
- and many more

How to apply
Applications close on
29th February 2024
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