Senior ICT Procurement & Commercial Strategy Leader

NRI Australia & New Zealand; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 10 Consulting in Canberra is seeking a Senior Commercial Consultant to lead complex ICT procurement engagements within government environments. You will advise executives, shape commercial strategies and manage risk.

You’ll work with client executives, procurement teams, technical specialists and vendors to drive value from ICT investments while mentoring teams and ensuring governance. This is a high-impact role for an autonomous consultant comfortable navigating CPRs and PGPA frameworks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex ICT procurement, sourcing or contract management in government or enterprise settings.
• Strong knowledge of CPRs, PGPA requirements and procurement governance.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and executives.
• Experience managing procurement teams or resources.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Leading complex ICT procurement activities including RFQs, RFTs, panel sourcing and strategic market engagements
• Developing procurement strategies, commercial approaches and sourcing recommendations aligned to client objectives
• Leading procurement documentation development, including evaluation criteria, RFx documentation, approval briefs and contract documentation
• Managing and mentoring teams of procurement, commercial and vendor management specialists across client engagements
• Advising senior client stakeholders on procurement strategy, commercial risk, vendor management and contract governance
• Working directly with ICT vendors on pricing, commercial negotiations and contractual outcomes
• Reviewing ICT contracts, software licensing arrangements and vendor proposals
• Leading commercial risk management, procurement governance and assurance activities
• Supporting contract negotiations, contract variations and post-award vendor management activities
• Working closely with technical teams, asset management specialists and client stakeholders to deliver successful procurement outcomes

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiation

Governance

Independent consulting

CPRs/PGPA knowledge

Job description

Group 10 Consulting in Canberra is seeking a Senior Commercial Consultant to lead complex ICT procurement engagements within government environments. You will advise executives, shape commercial strategies and manage risk.

You’ll work with client executives, procurement teams, technical specialists and vendors to drive value from ICT investments while mentoring teams and ensuring governance. This is a high-impact role for an autonomous consultant comfortable navigating CPRs and PGPA frameworks.