Federal Procurement Strategy Lead

Unearth Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unearth Talent is seeking experienced Procurement and Commercial professionals to support a major Federal Government program in Canberra. You will manage end-to-end procurement activities, provide commercial advice and ensure value-for-money outcomes.

Key requirements include strong Commonwealth procurement experience, thorough understanding of CPRs, governance and probity requirements, plus excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex Commonwealth procurement activities.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules, procurement governance and contract management.
• Experience preparing procurement documentation, executive briefs and approval recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality procurement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contract establishment.
• Provide specialist procurement and commercial advice to senior stakeholders and business areas.
• Prepare procurement plans, approach-to-market documentation, evaluation reports, approval briefs and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with CPRs, governance frameworks and probity requirements.
• Manage procurement risks, supplier engagement, contract variations and commercial negotiations.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and practices.

Skills

Procurement management

Commonwealth CPRs

Documentation prep

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Prioritisation

Job description

Unearth Talent is seeking experienced Procurement and Commercial professionals to support a major Federal Government program in Canberra. You will manage end-to-end procurement activities, provide commercial advice and ensure value-for-money outcomes.

Key requirements include strong Commonwealth procurement experience, thorough understanding of CPRs, governance and probity requirements, plus excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.