Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer

Talent International; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is partnering with a large Queensland government organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer. The role is an initial engagement through to end of March 2027 with potential extension and is based in Brisbane CBD, Australia.

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, provide strategic procurement advice, and manage contracts through their lifecycle in a complex operating environment, balancing governance, value for money, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement activities in government or regulated environment.
• Strong tender preparation, evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award experience.
• Experience managing contract performance, variations, extensions and supplier issues.
• Sound understanding of procurement governance, probity and risk management; ability to interpret policies and legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to provide clear procurement advice.
• Well-developed written communication skills including reports and briefing notes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including planning, sourcing strategies, tender documentation, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Provide strategic advice on procurement processes, policies, delegations and legislative requirements.
• Manage contracts lifecycle: administration, performance monitoring, variations, extensions and handover.
• Resolve contractual disputes and supplier performance issues; manage invoicing concerns.
• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers; undertake site visits as required.
• Prepare briefing notes, performance reports and procurement documentation with accurate records.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Tender preparation

Contract management

Governance & probity

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Talent is partnering with a large government organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer. This is an initial engagement through until end of March 2027 and has the potential for extension.

Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer

QLD Government Contract till end of March 2027

ICT Procurement experience will be highly regarded

You’ll provide specialist procurement advice and lead sourcing and contract management activities across a complex operating environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you’ll deliver procurement outcomes that balance operational needs, governance and value for money.

About the role

Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, sourcing strategies, tender documentation, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.

Provide strategic advice on procurement processes, policies, delegations and legislative requirements.

Manage contracts through their lifecycle, including administration, performance monitoring, variations, extensions and handover.

Resolve contractual disputes, supplier performance concerns and invoicing issues.

Build effective relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers, including undertaking site visits when required.

Prepare briefing notes, performance reports and procurement documentation, maintaining accurate records and registers.

Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems and outcomes.

About you

Proven experience delivering complex, end-to-end procurement activities within a government or similarly regulated environment.

Strong capability across tender preparation, evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award.

Experience managing contract performance, variations, extensions and supplier issues.

Sound understanding of procurement governance, probity and risk management, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and legislation.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to provide clear, practical procurement advice.

Well-developed written communication skills, including preparing reports, briefing notes and procurement documentation.

The ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements and take ownership of delivery.

ICT procurement experience will be highly regarded, as will qualifications in business or procurement and CIPS or equivalent certification. There are no mandatory qualification requirements.

• Based in Brisbane CBD