Senior Procurement Officer

DFP Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking two experienced Senior Procurement Officers in Melbourne, VIC, on a 6-month contract with potential extension. The role supports a high-performing procurement function handling ICT, construction, and professional services.

You will work closely with the Procurement Operations Manager to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes. Applicants should have strong end-to-end procurement experience in government or regulated settings, with the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end procurement experience in government or regulated environments.
• Experience managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and tender processes across multiple categories.
• Prepare procurement documentation, evaluation reports, and approval papers.
• Support strategic and complex procurement activities in line with CPRs.
• Liaise with legal, commercial, probity, finance and technical teams.
• Manage panel engagements and procurement activities using existing contract frameworks.
• Contribute to procurement process improvement initiatives and ensure compliant outcomes.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Governance frameworks

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer Melbourne, VIC | 6-Month Contract + Potential Extension | Competitive Hourly Rate

We’re partnering with a well-established Federal Government organisation seeking two experienced Senior Procurement Officers to join a high-performing procurement function supporting complex and strategic procurement activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy managing end-to-end procurement processes across a diverse portfolio including ICT, construction, and professional services procurements.
The OpportunityWorking closely with the Procurement Operations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering compliant, high-quality procurement outcomes while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement and tender processes across a range of procurement categories
• Preparing procurement documentation, evaluation reports, and approval papers
• Supporting strategic and complex procurement activities in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules
• Liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including legal, commercial, probity, finance, and technical teams
• Managing panel engagements and procurement activities using existing contract frameworks
• Contributing to procurement process improvement initiatives
• Ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant procurement outcomes

Senior Procurement Officer Melbourne, VIC | 6-Month Contract + Potential Extension | Competitive Hourly Rate

We’re partnering with a well-established Federal Government organisation seeking two experienced Senior Procurement Officers to join a high-performing procurement function supporting complex and strategic procurement activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy managing end-to-end procurement processes across a diverse portfolio including ICT, construction, and professional services procurements.
The OpportunityWorking closely with the Procurement Operations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering compliant, high-quality procurement outcomes while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement and tender processes across a range of procurement categories
• Preparing procurement documentation, evaluation reports, and approval papers
• Supporting strategic and complex procurement activities in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules
• Liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including legal, commercial, probity, finance, and technical teams
• Managing panel engagements and procurement activities using existing contract frameworks
• Contributing to procurement process improvement initiatives
• Ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant procurement outcomes

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong end-to-end procurement experience within government or a highly regulated environment
• Experience managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Sound understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• A proactive and collaborative approach

Highly Regarded:

• Federal Government procurement experience
• Exposure to ICT, construction, or major services procurement
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)

Baseline Security Clearance eligibility will be required for this position.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via***********@dfp.com.auor1300 337 ***and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.