Procurement Specialist

Council of the City of Ryde

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 136,000 - 152,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Rostered day off every 3 weeks

Professional development

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Ryde in Sydney's NSW is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist who partners with stakeholders to deliver best-practice procurement outcomes across a diverse organisation. Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Procurement and Contracts, you will lead sourcing activities from planning through to contract award, and drive continuous improvement with a focus on value-for-money and probity.

You will collaborate with Finance, Governance and Legal teams, manage EOIs/RFQs/RFTs, and develop

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in procurement, tendering, contract management or strategic sourcing.
Experience managing tender and quotation processes from planning through to contract award.
Strong knowledge of procurement principles, governance and probity requirements.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
Experience developing procurement processes, resources and training programs.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
The ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organisation and manage competing priorities.
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
A current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist procurement advice and lead sourcing from planning through to contract award.
Manage and facilitate Expressions of Interest (EOI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) processes.
Prepare procurement documentation and evaluation reports
Facilitate tender evaluations, negotiations and contract finalisation.
Support the use and optimisation of procurement systems including TechnologyOne, TenderLink and VendorPanel.
Develop practical procurement resources, templates and guidance materials.
Deliver engaging training workshops and build procurement capability across Council.
Identify and manage procurement risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and probity requirements.
Partner with Finance, Governance, Risk, Audit and Legal teams to improve procurement outcomes.
Drive innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable procurement practices.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tendering & sourcing

Governance & probity

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Negotiation

Training delivery

Analytical skills

Tertiary qualification

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Tools

TechnologyOne

TenderLink

VendorPanel

Job description

Council of the City of Ryde – Macquarie Park NSW

Make an impact through better procurement.

At the City of Ryde, we're looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist who thrives on partnering with stakeholders, delivering best practice procurement outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across a diverse organisation.

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Procurement and Contracts, you will be the go-to expert for procurement and sourcing activities across Council. From strategic tenders and supplier engagement to capability building and process improvement, you'll play a key role in helping Council achieve value-for-money outcomes that benefit our community.

About the Role

This is a varied and influential role where you'll work closely with teams across Council to provide expert procurement advice and lead sourcing activities from planning through to contract award.

You will:

Provide specialist advice on procurement strategies, sourcing approaches.
Manage and facilitate Expressions of Interest (EOI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) processes.
Prepare procurement documentation and evaluation reports
Facilitate tender evaluations, negotiations and contract finalisation.
Support the use and optimisation of procurement systems including TechnologyOne, TenderLink and VendorPanel.
Develop practical procurement resources, templates and guidance materials.
Deliver engaging training workshops and build procurement capability across Council.
Identify and manage procurement risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and probity requirements.
Partner with Finance, Governance, Risk, Audit and Legal teams to improve procurement outcomes.
Drive innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable procurement practices.

About You

You are a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. You can build trusted relationships, navigate complex procurement matters and explain technical concepts in a practical and approachable way.

To be successful, you will have:

Demonstrated experience in procurement, tendering, contract management or strategic sourcing.
Experience managing tender and quotation processes from planning through to contract award.
Strong knowledge of procurement principles, governance and probity requirements.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
Experience developing procurement processes, resources and training programs.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
The ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organisation and manage competing priorities.
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
A current driver's licence.

We'd love to hear from you if you also have:

Experience within local government or the public sector.
Knowledge of the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and NSW procurement requirements.
Experience using TechnologyOne, TenderLink, VendorPanel or similar procurement systems.
Understanding of contract administration, risk management and modern slavery obligations.

Why Join City of Ryde?

At City of Ryde, you'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, integrity and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence procurement practices across the organisation while contributing to projects and services that make a real difference to our community.

If you're passionate about delivering procurement excellence and building capability across an organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in It for You?

At City of Ryde, we believe great people deserve great support. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

Hybrid work arrangements and flexible working hours
Rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
Exposure to a wide variety of development applications and complex planning matters
Professional development, mentoring and career growth opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects
A collaborative team environment that supports learning and knowledge sharing
18 weeks paid parental leave
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
3 additional leave days over the Christmas period
Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, flu vaccinations and skin checks
Annual performance reviews and Award salary increases