Senior Procurement Advisor - Public Sector & Complex Sourcing

LGA South Australia

Adelaide

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

LGA Procurement, a self-funded subsidiary of the Local Government Association, seeks a Principal Procurement Advisor to lead complex projects and provide senior advice to councils and stakeholders. You will guide supplier panels, commercial approaches and contract management, fostering strong partnerships and governance across South Australia.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, policy compliance, and capability development, with a flexible hybrid work environment and opportunities to

Qualifications

Extensive experience delivering end-to-end procurements, including complex or strategic sourcing in public sector contexts.
Solid understanding of procurement policies, contract management and data systems.
Knowledge of Australian Contract Law and related acts and their practical application.
Proficiency with Unimarket, DocuSign and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement projects (goods, services, works) from planning to award.
Prepare acquisition plans, RFx, evaluation plans and contract documents.
Chair or lead evaluation panels for designated procurements.
Improve supplier panels and advise on sourcing strategies and risk.
Deliver training/workshops to uplift procurement capability.
Produce reports and recommendations for informed decisions.