Procurement and Contracts Manager

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging

Professional development

Joan Montgomery sports centre access

Free coffee Wednesdays

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne in Burwood seeks a procurement professional to drive strategic, sustainable purchasing decisions across the College. You will oversee procurement activities, strengthen policies and processes, and deliver value-for-money outcomes through tender management, supplier relationships and data-driven sourcing.

You will work with College leaders and stakeholders to realise commercial outcomes that support the College's academic and pastoral mission.

Qualifications

• Degree or tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven tenders and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities across the College and strengthen procurement framework, policies and processes.
• Promote best-practice procurement, transparency and value-for-money while identifying efficiency and commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with College leaders and diverse stakeholders to deliver strategic, sustainable purchasing decisions.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Tender management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Data analytics

Education

Tertiary qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Contract management software

Job description

18h ago , from Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne

• Shape procurement strategy within a leading independent girls' school
• Partner with College leaders to deliver commercial value
• Full-time, ongoing role located in Burwood with free onsite parking

Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 Christian independent day and boarding school with a focus on the development of the whole person that includes an outstanding academic tradition, an international outlook and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs.

The Role

PLC is seeking an exceptional procurement professional to to make a genuine impact in a leading independent girls' school environment, supporting the College to make strategic, sustainable and value-driven purchasing decisions.

The Procurement and Contracts Manager, you will oversee procurement activities across the College and play an important role in strengthening its procurement framework, policies and processes.

You will promote best-practice procurement, transparency and value for money, whilst identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and commercial outcomes.

A copy of the position description is attached.

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About You

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related discipline.

You are an experienced procurement professional with 7-10 years' relevant experience and a strong background in procurement and contract management.

You bring strategic thinking, commercial acumen and strong negotiation skills, with proven experience managing tenders, supplier relationships and complex procurement processes.

You are confident working with data and systems, and bring a collaborative, relationship-focused approach to working with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits of Working at PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
• onsite staff parking, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials
• generous leave entitlements
• access to salary packaging options
• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including our Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre
• free coffee on Wednesdays
• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• and more

Applications close 9am Monday 19 October 2026. Interviews will be scheduled shortly following the closing date.

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) and undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.