Senior Procurement Officer
About the client
Our client is a Queensland Government organisation delivering a major technology program that will support important services for Queenslanders.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to provide procurement, commercial and contract management support across a large-scale ICT program. You will work closely with project managers, business stakeholders, suppliers and procurement teams to ensure procurements are compliant, commercially sound and deliver value for money.
Initial contract until February 2027, with likely extension through to February 2028.
What’s in it for you?
- Long-term contract supporting a significant Queensland Government ICT program
- Broad end-to-end procurement and contract management exposure
- Brisbane hybrid working arrangement
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate procurement activities including RFQs, tenders, evaluations, contract establishment and variations
- Provide procurement, commercial and contract management advice to project teams and stakeholders
- Support vendor negotiations, contract renewals, extensions and procurement planning
- Monitor contract obligations, milestones, deliverables, supplier performance and service levels
- Track expenditure, financial commitments, invoices and forecasts
- Prepare procurement documentation, governance papers, reports and briefing materials
- Identify and manage procurement and contract risks
- Maintain complete and auditable procurement and contract records
- Support continuous improvement across procurement processes and governance practices
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, contract management, commercial support or project administration
- Government or highly regulated procurement experience is highly regarded
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, supplier performance and commercial governance
- Experience supporting end-to-end procurement activities, including evaluation and contract administration
- Ability to interpret contract terms and monitor supplier obligations
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills
- ICT, digital transformation or professional services procurement experience is advantageous
- Procurement Certification Level 3 or relevant qualifications are desirable