Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist
Location: Burwood, VIC
Contract: 3-month contract
Rate:$77 per hour + super
Sector: State Government
Working Arrangement: Onsite / Hybrid (as required)

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support a State Government department on a short-term contract based in Burwood. This role will suit a procurement professional with strong Victorian Government experience, ideally with exposure to IT procurement in a government setting.
You will manage end-to-end procurement activities, support internal stakeholders, and ensure all sourcing and contract activities align with government policies, probity requirements, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement activities, from planning through to contract execution
• Prepare sourcing strategies, RFX documentation, and manage releases to market
• Facilitate market briefings, clarifications, evaluation panel processes, scoring, and consensus
• Support contract negotiations and execution, including preparation of reports and briefs for senior stakeholders
• Develop 12–24 month procurement pipeline plans and analyse category spend data
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) policies and legislative requirements
• Support the development and implementation of category strategies, policies, and procedures
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and Legal Counsel to support contract documentation, including agreements, variations, extensions, and MOUs
• Assist contract managers with contract monitoring, identifying risks and emerging issues, and providing commercial advice
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records within contract management systems and data repositories
• Implement and maintain procurement tools, systems, and reporting to improve visibility and efficiency
• Share knowledge and mentor team members as required
• Support audit activity through accurate documentation, templates, and remedial action. 

About You

• Demonstrated experience in State Government procurement(Victorian Government preferred)
• Strong experience managing complex and non-complex procurements end-to-end
• IT procurement experience highly regarded
• Solid understanding of VGPB policies, probity, and public sector procurement frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight timeframes

Apply now for this exciting opportunity. 
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.