Senior Sourcing and Commercial Manager

Victoria Police; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police seeks an experienced procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing and commercial services. You will lead a high-calibre team, shape procurement strategies, and deliver value-for-money outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

You will partner with senior leaders, manage risk, and ensure compliance with Victorian Government procurement policies while delivering practical and customer-focused procurement solutions.

Qualifications

• Sustained expertise in effective people management in a large procurement environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high-value procurement outcomes and manage risks.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian Government procurement policies and guidelines.
• Proven ability to initiate and manage negotiations with stakeholders.
• Experience serving on governance bodies and steering committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value procurement activities from planning through contract execution.
• Oversee market research, scoping, bid processes and contract negotiations.
• Provide expert sourcing advice aligned to policy requirements.
• Mentor staff and foster professional growth.

Job description

Help shape the future of procurement at Victoria Police. Join a Procurement Services Division that is transforming the way procurement and commercial services are delivered, partnering with stakeholders to achieve better outcomes through strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen and customer-focused solutions.

The Procurement Division, within Financial Services, is evolving into a trusted partner that delivers simpler, faster and more effective procurement services. We are committed to:

• Upholding strong governance, value for money and positive customer outcomes.
• Partnering with stakeholders early to shape effective sourcing and commercial strategies.
• Delivering fit-for-purpose procurement solutions aligned to organisational needs and policy requirements.
• Providing trusted, consistent advice and building procurement capability across the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, you will lead high-risk, high-value and strategically significant procurement activities from planning through to contract execution and management. You will provide expert commercial and sourcing advice, influence key decisions, lead complex negotiations and deliver value-for-money outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

This is an opportunity for a commercially astute and relationship-focused professional who thrives in a complex environment and enjoys solving challenging business problems. You will work closely with senior leaders, manage commercial risks, shape procurement strategies and play a key role in delivering outcomes that support Victoria Police's strategic objectives.

Victoria Police offer a contemporary and flexible workplace, supporting flexible work arrangements and providing opportunities to make a meaningful impact through strategic procurement leadership.

Your duties will include:

• Lead a high calibre sourcing team: undertaking, managing and delivering a range of complex and specialist strategic procurements across a portfolio of procurement categories, from project initiation to contract execution, ensuring value for money is achieved.
• Oversee and assure each stage of the procurement process including completion of market research, mapping requirements, scoping market approaches and developing market documents, managing bid processes, bid evaluations, developing contracts, leading tender evaluation teams and conducting supplier negotiations.
• Extensive knowledge and broad understanding of using procurement and finance concepts to inform expenditure decisions, manage risks and inform strategic direction.
• Provide expert, authoritative, timely sourcing and c ommercial advice in line with Victorian Government State Purchase Contracts and Victoria Police policies and procedures.
• Make informed recommendations, review and endorse briefings to the Senior Executive Team, ensuring compliance with the Victorian Government goods and services procurement policies and other Government legislative requirements.
• Represent the interest and views of the Procurement Division and the organisation on various internal and external governance structures including Project Control Boards, reference groups, working parties, forums and other governance structures.
• Mentor staff to encourage professional growth and development.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Sustained expertise in effective people management in a large procurement and commercial environment.
• Significant expertise in the delivery of quality procurement outcomes with the ability to improve service delivery. Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities, manage and mitigate risks, reviewing and refining as required to maximise probability of success.
• Extensive knowledge and broad understanding of using procurement and finance concepts to inform expenditure decisions, manage risks and inform strategic direction.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge in the development and implementation of procurement practices and procedures, including demonstrated capacity to understand and apply the Victorian Government goods and services procurement policies and guidelines.
• Proven ability to effectively initiate and manage negotiations with stakeholders to gain commitment to projects, and delivery of activities, to meet timelines and achieve desired outcomes.
• Participation on Project Control Boards, Steering Committees, working groups to provide advice and steerage as necessary. Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to identify and use innovative solutions to meet stakeholder needs and ensure outcomes are achieved using knowledge of stakeholders' organisational context.
• Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present complex and strategic procurement documents to senior management and stakeholders and review complex contracts and reports on commercial activities impacting at an organisational level.
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.

Further Information:

• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”