Senior Procurement Lead — Govt Contract (6-Month, Ext.)

face2face Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Baseline security clearance

Job summary

face2face Recruitment is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a federal government client in Canberra. The role delivers procurement activities and expert guidance across the lifecycle—from sourcing to transition to contract management—and leads a small team under limited direction.

The ideal candidate will navigate compliance, stakeholder engagement, tender documentation and negotiations, ensuring timely, effective procurements. A baseline security clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement and contract management, including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Ability to provide practical advice on complex procurement processes and deliver responsive customer service.
• Leadership and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate work and deliver quality outcomes on time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Research and analytical skills to assess procurement requirements, risks and options.
• Previous procurement, contract management or relevant transferable experience is highly regarded, as is a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contract Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, relevant legislation and organisational policies.
• Advise business areas on complex procurement matters, including sourcing options, specifications, market research, spending approvals and timeframes.
• Prepare tender management plans and procurement documentation, support tender evaluations and contribute to contract negotiations.
• Lead a small team, coordinate priorities and contribute to the section’s long-term planning.
• Support procurement risk assessments, probity processes, quality assurance activities and accurate record keeping.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide clear, practical advice to support timely procurement outcomes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Research & analysis

Education

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contract Management

Job description

face2face Recruitment is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a federal government client in Canberra. The role delivers procurement activities and expert guidance across the lifecycle—from sourcing to transition to contract management—and leads a small team under limited direction.

The ideal candidate will navigate compliance, stakeholder engagement, tender documentation and negotiations, ensuring timely, effective procurements. A baseline security clearance is mandatory.