JOB   DETAILS

This is a varied and influential role where you’ll work closely with teams across Council to provide expert procurement advice and lead sourcing activities from planning through to contract award.

You will:

• • Provide specialist advice on procurement strategies, sourcing approaches.
  • Manage and facilitate Expressions of Interest (EOI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) processes.
  • Prepare procurement documentation and evaluation reports
  • Facilitate tender evaluations, negotiations and contract finalisation.
  • Support the use and optimisation of procurement systems including TechnologyOne, TenderLink and VendorPanel.
  • Develop practical procurement resources, templates and guidance materials.
  • Deliver engaging training workshops and build procurement capability across Council.
  • Identify and manage procurement risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and probity requirements.
  • Partner with Finance, Governance, Risk, Audit and Legal teams to improve procurement outcomes.
  • Drive innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable procurement practices.

About You

You are a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You can build trusted relationships, navigate complex procurement matters and explain technical concepts in a practical and approachable way.

To be successful, you will have:

• • Demonstrated experience in procurement, tendering, contract management or strategic sourcing.
  • Experience managing tender and quotation processes from planning through to contract award.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement principles, governance and probity requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Experience developing procurement processes, resources and training programs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • The ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organisation and manage competing priorities.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
  • A current driver’s licence.

Desirable Experience

We’d love to hear from you if you also have:

• Experience within local government or the public sector.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and NSW procurement requirements.
• Experience using TechnologyOne, TenderLink, Vendor Panel or similar procurement systems.
• Understanding of contract administration, risk management and modern slavery obligations.

Are you interested in this position?

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