Procurement Specialist
Core
Expert in procurement and sourcing activities, leading from planning through to contract award to deliver value-for-money outcomes for the community.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Public Sector)
Builds
Procurement strategies, sourcing approaches, tender processes, and contract awards for a diverse local government organization.
Domain
Public Sector / Local Government
Required skills
Procurement strategy, tender management (EOI, RFQ, RFT), contract finalization, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, risk management, compliance with legislation and probity, training and capability building, system optimization (TechnologyOne, TenderLink, VendorPanel), analytical problem-solving.
Preferred skills
Local government or public sector experience, knowledge of Local Government Act and NSW procurement requirements, contract administration, risk management, modern slavery obligations.
Responsibilities
Provide specialist advice on procurement strategies and sourcing approaches; Manage and facilitate EOI, RFQ, and RFT processes; Prepare procurement documentation and evaluation reports; Facilitate tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract finalization; Support the use and optimization of procurement systems; Develop practical procurement resources, templates, and guidance materials; Deliver training workshops and build procurement capability; Identify and manage procurement risks ensuring compliance; Partner with Finance, Governance, Risk, Audit, and Legal teams; Drive innovation and sustainable procurement practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
