Procurement Specialist

Peoplebank; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Burwood East location

3-month contract with extension of the

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist in Victoria to streamline procurement activities, support contract renewals, and lead sourcing projects across the full procurement lifecycle. You will collaborate with stakeholders, apply best-practice methods, and ensure value for money while managing risk.

This is an initial three-month engagement with a view to extend, located in Burwood East, offering $80/hr incl super for a State Government assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with vendor management.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and regulations.
• Five+ years in strategic sourcing and knowledge of Victorian Government Purchasing Board guidelines.
• Ability to lead negotiations and finalise contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with data and market insights.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Must satisfy National Police Records Check including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across the full sourcing lifecycle.
• Drive tender processes with governance and evaluation panels.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, in collaboration with legal.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and ensure value for money.
• Identify opportunities for procurement process improvements.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Procurement best practices

Regulations knowledge

Negotiation skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Project management

Stakeholder management

Police Records Check fingerprinting

Job description

• Initially 3 months contract with view to extend
• Rate on offer: $80/hr Incl super
• State Gov

• Procurement Specialist
• Location: Burwood East
• Initially 3 months contract with view to extend
• Rate on offer: $80/hr Incl super
• State Gov

About the Role

The Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in optimising procurement activities and ensuring the seamless availability of goods and services. This position leads sourcing projects across all phases of procurement, applying the skills necessary to identify savings opportunities, create value, establish competitive environments, negotiate with suppliers, and develop contracts to support organisational objectives.

Seeking an experienced and proactive Procurement Specialist for an initial three-month engagement to support a pipeline of upcoming procurement activities and contract renewals. The role requires the ability to independently manage procurement activities, build strong stakeholder relationships, and deliver value-driven outcomes. A sound understanding of Victorian Government procurement requirements, policies, and procedures is highly desirable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activities independently, managing the full sourcing lifecycle from procurement planning and market approach strategy through to development of sourcing documentation, evaluation, and securing required internal approvals and endorsements.
• Drive tender processes through a collaborative, stakeholder-focused approach, including market engagement, evaluation governance, and chairing evaluation panels. Facilitate alignment and consensus across business stakeholders and coordinate recommendations to support informed contract award decisions.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations, partnering closely with Legal and key advisory functions to manage risk, ensure compliance, and achieve optimal commercial outcomes. Oversee contract finalisation and execution to support organisational objectives and delivery priorities.
• Maintain strong relationships across business, technical, legal, and governance stakeholders, providing trusted procurement advice and ensuring procurement outcomes deliver value for money, mitigate risk, and align with strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance procurement outcomes and processes, applying best-practice sourcing methodologies, market insights, and commercial expertise to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience - Essential

• Demonstrable experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles, with a focus on procurement strategy development, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, industry trends, and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices and procedures and financial management systems with at least five years’ experience in strategic sourcing with the ability to understand and apply the Victorian Government Purchasing Board guidelines.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to lead negotiations and finalise contracts with suppliers.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and market intelligence for informed decision making.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The successful applicant must satisfy the National Police Records Check standard that includes fingerprinting

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