Contract Term: Initial 3-month engagement (approximately 9 November 2026 to 8 February 2027)
Extension: Potential extension subject to business requirements
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Partner (Level 5) to join a dynamic State Government procurement team based in East Perth. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong government procurement experience to contribute to the delivery of strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management outcomes within a complex public sector environment.
About the Role
As the Procurement Partner, you will provide specialist procurement and contract management advice to business stakeholders, ensuring procurement activities are delivered in accordance with relevant government policies, legislation, and best practice principles. You will work collaboratively with internal clients to develop procurement strategies, manage tender processes, and support effective contract outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert procurement and contract management advice to business areas.
- Lead and manage procurement activities, including market approaches, evaluations, negotiations, and contract establishment.
- Support stakeholders in the planning and delivery of procurement strategies and sourcing initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Western Australian Government procurement policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
- Develop and manage contract documentation, variations, and performance monitoring activities.
- Build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and contract management functions.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management within a government or large organisational environment.
- Mandatory experience in Western Australian Government procurement processes and frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, policies, and governance requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply ( CIPS) qualification, or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CIPS accreditation.
- Experience managing complex procurement projects and high-value contracts.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing procurement function.
- Convenient East Perth location.
- Initial three-month engagement with the possibility of extension based on operational requirements.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
