Acting Procurement Advisor

Adelaide Plains Council; Mallala; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council based in Mallala is seeking an Acting Procurement Advisor to oversee procurement and contract management functions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement, particularly in local government, and possess strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing tenders, developing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes. Applications close on 24 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in local government.
• Highly developed skills to undertake procurement functions.
• Essential: National Police Clearance and Australian Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Council’s procurement and contract management functions.
• Establish direction of procurement to meet business needs.
• Manage tender processes and contract negotiations.

Skills

Proven experience in procurement

Highly organised

Proactive

Skills in contract management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, or Accounting

Job description

Covering a 12 month period of parental leave commencing December 2025, the Acting Procurement Advisor will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be a technical and highly organised and skilled professional who instigates and maintains effective internal and external relationships.

Based at Mallala, the Acting Procurement Advisor will oversee and maintain Council’s procurement and contract management functions, and provide support and advice to the organisation to ensure business objectives are achieved.

• Establish the direction of the procurement function to meet the business needs and ensure implementation across the organisation;
• Embed a strategic and forward-thinking approach to procurement planning and collaborating with teams across the Council to align objectives and achieve procurement outcomes;
• Coordinate the preparation of tenders, managing the tender process and contract negotiations for major projects, capital renewal programs, and contracts for the delivery of Council's services;
• Develop supplier relationships to achieve mutually beneficial partnerships and procurement outcomes;
• Analyse supplier contracts, expenditure and performance, and monitoring supply chain risks to identify opportunities to drive added value for Council;
• Manage the development of the procurement function, including the implementation of new systems and processes to enhance efficiency;
• Drive continuous improvement and change in procurement policy, processes and practices to deliver better outcomes for the organisation.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role (preferably in local government), will be highly organised, proactive and possess highly developed skills to undertake Council’s core procurement functions.

A tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Accounting, Procurement or significant related experience, expertise and competence that is sufficient to undertake the role will be essential. A National Police Clearance and Australian Drivers Licence (class C) will be essential.

How to Apply

All applications should be sent to the attention of Kirsty Baldwin-Smith, People & Culture Manager, marked ‘Confidential’ and address the job and person specification. Please forward your application to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday, 24 October 2025.