Senior Sourcing Specialist — Complex Government Procurement

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead complex sourcing for non-ICT goods and services, delivering value for money through procurement and contracts. You will plan sourcing, prepare evaluation reports, lead supplier negotiations and work with a skilled team to drive procurement projects and continuous improvement.

This ongoing, full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to influence major contracts across

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex procurement in a regulated setting.
• Strong planning and management of high-value procurement activities.
• Proven negotiation skills with suppliers and contract shaping.

Responsibilities

• lead complex sourcing activities from planning through to contract award
• prepare clear sourcing plans, evaluation reports, briefings and presentations
• lead effective supplier negotiations and help shape strong contract terms
• work closely with a skilled team to deliver procurement projects
• improve procurement processes, systems and services while supporting other tasks as needed.

Skills

Complex sourcing

Procurement planning

Supplier negotiations

Contract development

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Procurement or related degree

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead complex sourcing for non-ICT goods and services, delivering value for money through procurement and contracts. You will plan sourcing, prepare evaluation reports, lead supplier negotiations and work with a skilled team to drive procurement projects and continuous improvement.

This ongoing, full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to influence major contracts across