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As the Procurement Team Lead, you will steer the daily procurement operations, overseeing sourcing strategies and contract lifecycles. You’ll be the 'go-to' for compliance and probity, ensuring the organization achieves genuine value for money while fostering a high-performance culture within the team.
Job Responsibility:
Lead & Mentor: Provide day-to-day guidance to the procurement team to ensure effective project delivery
Strategic Sourcing: Oversee end-to-end sourcing activities and complex contract negotiations
Governance & Probity: Ensure all activities align with strict local government governance frameworks and legislative requirements
Commercial Management: Apply whole-of-life costing methodologies and market assessment capabilities to drive optimal outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to internal departments, translating complex procurement needs into actionable results
Requirements:
Previous experience in procurement and leading teams required
Deep Expertise: Robust knowledge of procurement principles, governance, and probity (Local Government experience is highly regarded)
Commercial Acumen: Proven experience in contract negotiation and applying 'Value for Money' frameworks
Technical Versatility: Understanding of ICT/DTS procurement is a significant advantage
Leadership Skills: Ability to manage multiple high-priority activities simultaneously while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement
Systems Savvy: Proficiency in modern procurement ERPs and analytical tools
Nice to have:
Technical Versatility: Understanding of ICT/DTS procurement is a significant advantage
Local Government experience is highly regarded
What we offer:
plus superannuation
Convenient Abbotsford location (close to public transport and great cafes)
Join a collaborative, professional environment where your expertise is valued