Procurement & Contracting Manager – Flexible Australia-wide

Chandler Macleod; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking expressions of interest from experienced procurement and contracting professionals to join a Federal Government agency.

As a Procurement & Contracting Manager, you will lead a team delivering complex procurement and contract management activities, working with independence and advising business areas on commercial matters. The agency requires Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance eligibility, with flexible Australia-wide arrangements and some on-site work.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in procurement and contracting.
• Ability to work in an integrated environment and build collaborative relationships.
• High-level organisational skills to set procurement and contract management plans and timeframes.
• Positive response to change and uncertainty.
• Track record of working effectively in teams and/or leading a team.
• Ability to turn strategic objectives into practical initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance across procurement planning, tendering, contract formation and contract management, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and internal rules.
• Review complex contracting documents, including sensitive reports and change proposals.
• Lead and manage a team, set performance standards, delegate work, and develop staff.
• Advise stakeholders across procurement, commercial, legal and financial matters to achieve sound outcomes.
• Identify and manage commercial risks including supplier performance and compliance with requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and advisers.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team management

Policy guidance

Education

Procurement/Contract management qualification

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking expressions of interest from experienced procurement and contracting professionals to join a Federal Government agency.

As a Procurement & Contracting Manager, you will lead a team delivering complex procurement and contract management activities, working with independence and advising business areas on commercial matters. The agency requires Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance eligibility, with flexible Australia-wide arrangements and some on-site work.