Principal Procurement Advisor

Department of Transport and Main Roads; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Brisbane, QLD, Australia, seeks a Principal Procurement Advisor (AO7) to lead the Procurement Customer Support Team and drive procurement excellence across the department. This permanent role offers the opportunity to shape governance, compliance and value-for-money outcomes through expert advice and strategic sourcing leadership.

You will lead and develop the team, partner with stakeholders, and oversee complex end-to-end procurement activities,

Qualifications

• Significant experience across the procurement lifecycle from planning to contract management.
• Experience leading a team to deliver high-quality procurement services and authoritative advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills for complex procurement matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement Customer Support Team and deliver high-quality procurement services.
• Provide expert advice on complex procurement matters and partner with stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities including planning, sourcing, tender management, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Contribute to procurement strategies that strengthen governance and value-for-money outcomes.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance risk

Value for money

Time management

Job description

Lead a customer focused procurement team and help shape procurement excellence across TMR. As Principal Procurement Advisor, you will provide expert and authoritative advice, lead complex procurement and strategic sourcing activities, and strengthen governance, compliance and value-for-money outcomes.

This permanent AO7 opportunity is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys leading people, partnering with stakeholders and improving procurement services across a large and diverse organisation.

About The Team

The Chief Procurement Office forms part of the Enabling Solutions Group and leads TMR's centre led procurement function. We partner with business areas across the department to deliver strategic sourcing and contract management outcomes, strengthen procurement governance, manage risk and support value for money. Our work contributes to procurement excellence through effective advice, policy development, capability uplift and continuous improvement.

The Procurement Customer Support Team is a centre of procurement expertise within the Chief Procurement Office. The team provides professional, authoritative and timely advice and support to improve procurement performance and compliance across TMR.

About The Role

As Principal Procurement Advisor, you will lead the Procurement Customer Support Team and play an important role in delivering high-quality procurement services across the department. You will lead and develop the team, provide expert advice on complex procurement matters and work closely with stakeholders to deliver practical, customer-focused solutions.

You will also lead complex end-to-end procurement activities, including procurement planning, strategic sourcing, tender management, evaluation, negotiation, supplier arrangements, contract establishment and contract management. You will contribute to procurement strategies and improvements that strengthen governance, support compliance, manage risk and deliver value-for-money outcomes.

This is an opportunity to combine your procurement expertise, leadership capability and commitment to customer service in a role with broad departmental impact.

What You Will Bring

• significant experience across the procurement lifecycle, from planning and sourcing through to contract establishment and management
• experience leading a team to deliver high-quality procurement services and authoritative advice
• strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work collaboratively on complex procurement matters
• sound judgement and the ability to develop practical solutions that balance business needs, value for money, risk and governance
• the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes
• professionalism, accountability and a commitment to integrity, transparency and continuous improvement.

Why join TMR?

At TMR, you will join an inclusive and purpose-driven organisation focused on making a difference to the lives of Queenslanders. We support our people to grow and develop while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.

Occupational group

Procurement