Currently they are looking for an experienced and innovative Coordinator Contracts & Procurement (Level 9) to lead the talented team and help shape the future of procurement across the City.
The Role
Reporting to the Director Corporate Strategy & Performance, this senior leadership role oversees the City’s Contracts & Procurement Sub‑Unit. You will champion strategic procurement activities, strengthen contract management capabilities organisation‑wide, and ensure best-practice, value‑driven procurement outcomes.
This role requires a leader who can balance people management, technical expertise, and strategic forward planning. You’ll cultivate a collaborative and high‑performing culture, working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality procurement, category management and contract governance functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop the Contracts & Procurement Sub‑Unit, driving accountability, engagement and high performance
- Create and deliver a strategic roadmap for procurement and contract management that aligns with corporate objectives
- Provide authoritative guidance on procurement strategy, governance, and market intelligence to leaders, suppliers and stakeholders
- Implement category management frameworks and enhance procurement methodologies
- Oversee tenders, procurement processes and contract administration in line with legislation, corporate policies and standards
- Design and deliver training programs covering procurement policy, compliance and contract management.
- Build strong networks with internal departments, suppliers, agencies and partner organisations
- Produce timely, accurate and audience‑specific reports, insights and recommendations
- Encourage continuous improvement and innovation across procurement and contract management practices
- Maintain high standards of governance, compliance, risk oversight, system integrity and data quality
You are an experienced procurement professional with a strategic mindset and hands-on capability. You enjoy building relationships, leading teams and elevating organisational maturity through collaboration and improvement.
You will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field
- Significant experience in procurement, contract management, public tendering and contract administration
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capability
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience overseeing contractor performance and KPIs
- Advanced skills in spend analysis, category management and procurement planning
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving abilities
- Sound understanding of WHS obligations and risk management
- High digital literacy, including experience with procurement or contract management systems
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- 2 paid Wellness Days + 1 paid Volunteer Day annually
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Additional leave options including Cultural/Ceremonial, Family Responsibility, Reproductive Health and Family & Domestic Violence Leave
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
