Procurement Operations Lead

Public Sector People; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 125.000 - 153.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Long service leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Descripción de la vacante

Canterbury-Bankstown Council is seeking an experienced Procurement Operations Lead to oversee procurement services across the Council, leading a team of four and driving a proactive, customer-focused service delivery. The role involves governance, strategy development, and strong collaboration with service areas to meet business needs and deliver value.

The position offers hybrid working, a clear pathway for capability development, and opportunities to influence procurement in NSW’s large

Formación

• Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
• End-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle experience in government.
• Knowledge of governance, probity, risk and compliance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy procurement environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and practical advisory skills.
• Commercial acumen in sourcing strategies and contract management.
• Committed to continuous improvement and capability development.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience; valid Class C license.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee delivery of procurement activities with focus on performance and customer experience.
• Provide specialist advice on complex, high-risk procurement matters.
• Lead procurement business partnering with Council service areas.
• Strengthen capability through training, coaching and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, probity.
• Support development of procurement strategies and panels.
• Oversee workflows, monitor performance and improve planning.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and service delivery.
• Build relationships across the organisation for a responsive service.
• Lead and develop a team of four procurement professionals.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Procurement governance

Contract lifecycle

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Continuous improvement

Procurement strategies

Government procurement

Driver's licence

Educación

Tertiary qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Commencing from $139,200 + 12% superannuation

Procurement Operations Lead

Location: Bankstown, Sydney NSW
Salary: Commencing from $139,200 + 12% superannuation, with higher remuneration available for suitably experienced and highly qualified candidates.
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent
Public Sector People on behalf of Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Lead procurement operations across one of NSW's largest councils, developing a high-performing team, strengthening organisational capability and driving effective, customer-focused procurement outcomes.

Public Sector People are proud to partner with Canterbury-Bankstown Council to recruit a Procurement Operations Lead within its Corporate Directorate.

This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to oversee the delivery of procurement services across Council, providing leadership to a specialist team and ensuring procurement activities are delivered efficiently, consistently and in accordance with Council's governance requirements.

You'll play a key role in strengthening procurement capability, improving operational processes and building collaborative relationships across the organisation, while supporting the development of a more proactive, customer and commercially focused business partnering approach to procurement.

You will also play an important role in shaping Council's evolving procurement function, driving operational performance, strengthening procurement capability development across the organisation and identifying opportunities to improve how procurement services are delivered.

This position will suit someone who combines strong technical procurement knowledge with people leadership, sound judgement and a proactive, customer-focused approach to service delivery.

About the Role

• Oversee the delivery of procurement activities, managing competing priorities and ensuring timely, compliant and effective outcomes, with a focus on operational performance and customer experience.
• Provide specialist advice and escalation support on complex, high-risk and sensitive procurement matters.
• Lead and support the procurement business partnering approach, ensuring the team proactively engages with Council service areas to understand business needs, proactively plans and effectively delivers services to customers.
• Strengthen procurement capability across Council through coordinated training, coaching, education and practical guidance, including supporting stakeholders to develop clear, fit-for-purpose specifications and procurement documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant legislation, Council policies, governance frameworks and probity requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies, category management initiatives and procurement panels, identifying opportunities to improve sourcing outcomes, achieve efficiencies and deliver value for money.
• Oversee procurement workflows, monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve procurement planning, responsiveness and service delivery, including the implementation of more efficient, consistent and customer-focused ways of working.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems and operational service delivery.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, promoting a responsive and customer-focused procurement service.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of four procurement professionals, building a collaborative and high-performing team.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams within procurement or a complex commercial environment, with the ability to drive performance, build capability and lead change.
• Strong experience in end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle management within government or a similarly complex organisation.
• Sound understanding of procurement governance, probity, risk management and legislative compliance.
• Experience managing competing operational priorities and delivering outcomes in a busy procurement environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience providing advice on procurement strategies, sourcing approaches, contract management and complex procurement matters.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, team development and enhancing procurement service delivery.
• Experience building organisational procurement capability through training, coaching and supporting stakeholders to improve procurement planning and practices.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent extensive experience, and a current Class C driver's licence.

Why Canterbury-Bankstown Council?

• Lead and develop a specialist procurement team, with the opportunity to influence capability, performance and service delivery.
• Help shape Council's evolving procurement function, strengthening its business partnering approach, operational performance and procurement capability across the organisation.
• Build your career within one of NSW’s largest and growing councils, with opportunities to contribute to a diverse range of projects and services that make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Enjoy a range of Local Government benefits, including hybrid working, Scheduled Days Off (SDOs), learning and development opportunities, long service leave, and health and wellbeing programs, with a convenient Bankstown location close to the train station.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 8th November 2026, please note recruitment activity will commence prior to the closing date.