12 month contract - Drive Strategic Procurement Outcomes That Make a Real Difference
Are you an experienced procurement and contracts professional looking for an opportunity to influence strategic outcomes and deliver value to the community? We are seeking a highly capable Procurement Manager, Contracts to lead the development and management of medium and high-risk contracts and community services agreements that support critical business and service delivery objectives.
In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders across government, industry and the community sector to develop robust procurement solutions, manage contract performance and ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
About the Role
As the Procurement Manager, Contracts, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development, implementation and management of procurement and contracting activities. You will provide expert advice and support throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring value-for-money outcomes while effectively managing risk and stakeholder expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing business cases, procurement plans and tender documentation.
- Managing procurement processes and evaluations for medium and high-risk procurements.
- Preparing evaluation reports, contract award documentation and contract management plans.
- Negotiating contract terms and consulting with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Administering contracts, including extensions, variations and CPI adjustments.
- Monitoring contract performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Providing expert procurement and contract management advice to internal clients.
- Ensuring compliance with government procurement legislation, policies, guidelines and best practices.
To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive and solutions-focused professional with strong commercial acumen and the ability to build productive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
You will demonstrate:
- Significant experience in contract development and contract management within commercial and/or not-for-profit environments.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality procurement, contractual and technical documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, including experience engaging effectively with senior stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
- Highly developed research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities to support informed decision-making.
- Sound knowledge of government procurement frameworks, policies, guidelines and practices.
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone who can:
- Navigate complex procurement and contracting environments with confidence.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
- Identify and manage procurement and contract risks.
- Foster collaborative partnerships and influence positive outcomes.
- Contribute to a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement outcomes that support important organisational and community objectives. You'll be part of a professional and collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes and service delivery.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and bring your procurement and contract management expertise to a role where your contribution will drive meaningful results.
