Senior Procurement Officer

Join a well-established procurement team as a Senior Procurement Specialist

Your new company
This government organisation delivers critical services to the community and is committed to strong governance, operational excellence, and achieving value for money through effective procurement and contract management practices.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced procurement professional to join a high-performing procurement team supporting a diverse portfolio of procurement and contract management activities.
Your new role
As the Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer, you will provide specialist procurement and contract management support across a range of sourcing and contract activities. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver compliant, commercially sound, and value-focused procurement outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement activities from planning through to contract award
• Developing procurement documentation and market approach strategies
• Coordinating tender processes, evaluations, negotiations, and contract establishment
• Providing procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders
• Managing contract administration, variations, extensions, and performance reporting
• Monitoring supplier performance and contract compliance
• Resolving contract, supplier, and invoicing issues
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing reports, briefing notes, and procurement-related documentation
• Maintaining procurement records, systems, and registers
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and contract management functions

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing activities
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation, policies, and governance requirements
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract performance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial skills

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work on a diverse procurement portfolio
• Exposure to complex and strategic procurement activities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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