- Contract until June 2027 with Possible Extensions
Lead complex ICT procurement initiatives and drive strategic sourcing outcomes within a large and diverse organisation.
We are seeking an experienced ICT Procurement & Sourcing Lead to provide procurement leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and commercial advisory services across a broad portfolio of technology-related projects and categories. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior procurement professional who thrives on managing complex sourcing activities, influencing key stakeholders, and delivering strategic outcomes.
About the Role
As an ICT Procurement & Sourcing Lead, you will provide expert procurement advice and lead strategic sourcing activities across a range of high-value and complex ICT procurement projects. You will manage end-to-end sourcing processes, support business units throughout the procurement lifecycle, and contribute to best-practice procurement outcomes.
Working within a collaborative procurement function, you will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure procurement activities align with organisational objectives, governance requirements, and value-for-money principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive category planning and delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Lead complex end-to-end procurement and tender processes.
- Develop tender documentation and manage tender evaluations and negotiations.
- Provide expert procurement advisory services and category expertise.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Conduct market research and analysis to inform sourcing strategies.
- Review procurement documentation and recommendations to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.
- Support procurement planning and sourcing pipeline activities.
- Coach and mentor procurement professionals, supporting capability development.
- Maintain accurate procurement and contract records across relevant systems and platforms.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Degree qualifications in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience managing complex procurement and strategic sourcing activities.
- Demonstrated success leading end-to-end tender and contract management processes.
- Strong capability in procurement strategy development and commercial advisory services.
- Experience operating in complex stakeholder environments and managing competing priorities.
- Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting procurement team members.
- A commitment to data accuracy, compliance & governance.
Essential Requirement
Knowledge and experience working with the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) Framework is highly desirable.
What's on Offer
- Long-term contract opportunity through to 30 June 2027.
- Opportunity to lead strategic and complex ICT procurement initiatives.
- Diverse portfolio of sourcing and category management projects.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Leadership, coaching, and mentoring responsibilities.
- Exposure to significant technology and transformation programs.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia and be located in Queensland.
Applications from candidates outside Queensland will not be progressed.
If you are a strategic procurement professional with a passion for delivering commercial value and leading complex ICT sourcing activities, we would love to hear from you.
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