Procurement Operations Lead: Compliance & Cost Savings

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary AJUD- AU$104,821

Up to 18% superannuation

4–5 weeks annual leave with loading

9-day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Career development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Procurement Operations Supervisor to lead the Procurement Operations team and drive compliant, value-focused procurement outcomes. You will mentor staff, provide strategic guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to support operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasises a safe, positive work culture, performance management, and ongoing development of procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement teams.
• Experience purchasing goods and services within a multi-industry organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and business improvement initiatives.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes and manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder relationships and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a multi-skilled Procurement Operations team.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning and workforce planning.
• Monitor procurement processes and PO activities for policy compliance.
• Promote efficient procurement practices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal customers.
• Support development and improvement of procurement systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Policy compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Team mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Safety

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Corporate systems

Education

Degree in Business/Management

Certificate IV in Purchasing

Equivalent combination of skills/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Corporate systems

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Procurement Operations Supervisor to lead the Procurement Operations team and drive compliant, value-focused procurement outcomes. You will mentor staff, provide strategic guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to support operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasises a safe, positive work culture, performance management, and ongoing development of procurement systems.