ICT Procurement Specialist in Brisbane

As an ICT Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role in enabling The University of Queensland's digital ecosystem by delivering strategic sourcing, category management and contract management across complex ICT portfolios. Working within Information Technology Services, you will partner closely with IT leaders, legal specialists and suppliers to ensure procurement outcomes that are commercially sound, policy compliant and future focused. This is a highly collaborative environment where your expertise will directly support teaching, research and engagement across one of Australia's leading universities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and contributing to end-to-end ICT sourcing activities, including procurement planning, tender development, evaluation and contract execution, requiring a highly hands-on approach to deliver outcomes.
• Drive procurement initiatives across ICT categories, applying market analysis, spend insights, and stakeholder engagement to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Actively manage vendor engagements and commercial negotiations, working closely with internal stakeholders and Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Provide practical, front-line procurement expertise, supporting stakeholders across the University through sourcing events (including publishing tenders, managing platforms, and maintaining records) while balancing competing priorities.

About You

You are a confident and commercially astute procurement professional who thrives in complex, stakeholder-rich environments. You bring both strategic insight and operational rigour to your work, along with a genuine commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will have:

• A degree in Information Technology, Law, Commerce, Business, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading significant ICT procurement activities within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policy, governance and contract management frameworks, ideally in a public sector or university setting.
• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders and suppliers.
• High-level analytical capability with experience translating data into actionable procurement strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• A collaborative, values-driven approach aligned to UQ's commitment to integrity, accountability and respect.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.

UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Just let us know how we can help by emailing or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 23 August AEST (R-64983).

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