Procurement Manager

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for our client, seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to play a key role in establishing and managing procurement activities.

To be suitable for the role you will have: 

• Proven experience managing complex procurement projects and programs, including contract development, evaluation, and compliance.
• Solid understanding of government procurement policies, particularly the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Familiarity with government contracting platforms such as Panel Orders, Requests for Quote, Contracting Suite, and in-house departmental contracts.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply procurement legislation, including PGPA Act and CPRs, ensuring high standards of probity and ethical practice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams, legal, finance, scientific, and external agencies.
• Experience in managing contract issues related to intellectual property, licenses, personnel, Indigenous procurement policies, and conflict of interest.
• Proficiency with procurement and financial management tools such as SAP, Concur, and Altus.
• Demonstrated program management and workflow improvement skills, with strategic thinking beyond routine procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Baseline security clearance.

Nice to Have Skills

• Prior experience within public health or scientific environments.
• Knowledge of communicable disease prevention and control.
• Familiarity with procurement in research, licensing, data sharing, or related fields.
• Mentoring capabilities to guide internal stakeholders through procurement phases.
• Experience managing procurement for government panels or multi-stakeholder programs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in management, public administration, law, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in procurement, program management, or related roles within government or large organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Other Requirements

• Ability to start in mid-December 2025
• Commitment to high standards of compliance, confidentiality, and professionalism.

If you are interesting in the role please APPLY now! 

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.