Senior Sourcing Specialist

Council Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic ICT procurement, sourcing, and contract management. You will translate business and technical needs into sourcing strategies and commercial agreements, partnering with stakeholders, project teams and suppliers to deliver value and compliance.

The role focuses on supporting the Modern ERP Program and broader ICT procurement activities, contributing to risk management and continuous improvement while ensuring probity

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex ICT procurement and sourcing activities including market engagement, evaluation, negotiation and contract management.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into procurement documentation, deliverables and commercial arrangements.
• Experience developing, negotiating and managing ICT contracts and supplier agreements using QITC or similar ICT frameworks.
• Strong procurement governance, probity, compliance and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing for ICT, technology, software, consulting and managed services.
• Develop sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes that support business objectives with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Prepare and support negotiation of ICT contracts, statements of work and variations.
• Lead supplier evaluations, assess pricing, risks and contractual obligations.
• Provide procurement support for ICT, ERP, digital and business projects while ensuring governance and probity.
• Maintain procurement records and contribute to improving sourcing processes and templates.

Skills

ICT procurement

Sourcing strategies

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy compliance

Documentation & reporting

Education

Procurement/Commerce degree

Job description

Salary Range: Band 7 $ 132,572 - $ 144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

The Team

Strategic Procurement provides sourcing, commercial, contract management and supplier governance support across Council. The team works with business stakeholders to deliver compliant, value-for-money procurement outcomes across a diverse range of categories and projects.

The vacant role sits within the ICT category team and provides procurement and commercial support for technology, digital and business initiatives. The role is primarily focused on supporting the Modern ERP Program while also contributing to broader ICT procurement activities across Council as business needs require.

The Role

The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading strategic procurement, sourcing, commercial, and contract management activities across ICT, digital, and business initiatives.

The role primarily supports the Modern ERP Program while also contributing to broader ICT procurement activities within Strategic Procurement. Working closely with stakeholders, project teams and suppliers, the position translates business and technical requirements into sourcing strategies, procurement outcomes and commercial agreements.

The role plays a key part in delivering value, managing risk, ensuring compliance and supporting the successful delivery of technology and business transformation projects.

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities:

• lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities for ICT, technology, software, consulting, and managed services
• partner with stakeholders and suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, procurement solutions, and commercial outcomes that support business objectives
• prepare, review and support negotiation of ICT contracts, Statements of Work, contract variations and supplier agreements using QITC and other approved contractual frameworks
• lead supplier evaluations and negotiations, assessing commercial terms, pricing, risks, and contractual obligations
• provide specialist procurement and commercial support for ICT, ERP, digital and business projects while ensuring compliance with policy, governance, and probity requirements
• maintain procurement records and contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes, templates, and practices.

To be successful you will have:

• proven experience leading complex ICT procurement and sourcing activities, including market engagement, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management
• the ability to work with stakeholders, project teams and suppliers to translate business and technical requirements into procurement documentation, contractual deliverables and commercial arrangements
• experience developing, negotiating and managing ICT contracts, Statements of Work, contract variations and supplier agreements using QITC or comparable ICT contractual frameworks
• strong procurement, commercial, and risk management expertise, with the ability to provide practical advice and recommendations
• sound knowledge of procurement governance, probity, compliance, and contract management practices
• excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
• a collaborative approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.

Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, law, information technology or a related discipline and experience supporting ICT, ERP, digital or business transformation projects through procurement, commercial or contract management activities are desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.