Strategic Defense Procurement Lead

Xpt Software Australia Pty; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpt Software Australia Pty is seeking a Commercial Lead to support Defence programs in Australia. The role involves expert advice on procurement planning, tendering, and contract formation, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures.

The successful candidate will deliver complex contracting strategies, mentor teams on risk principles, and collaborate across stakeholders to resolve procurement challenges while ensuring alignment with CASG, JSD, and capability managers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex procurement and contracting services.
• Proven ability to develop procurement documentation and manage end-to-end tenders.
• Strong understanding of CPRs and departmental procurement frameworks.
• Experience in contract management, performance monitoring, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice for procurement planning, tendering, and contract formation in Defence.
• Lead complex contracting strategies and risk assessments for high-value work.
• Mentor others on commercial risk principles and performance frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies for complex contracting issues.
• Support negotiations and offer definition activities for project documents.

Skills

Procurement planning

Tendering

Contract formation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Contract negotiations

Education

Tertiary qualification in law or commerce

Job description

Xpt Software Australia Pty is seeking a Commercial Lead to support Defence programs in Australia. The role involves expert advice on procurement planning, tendering, and contract formation, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures.

The successful candidate will deliver complex contracting strategies, mentor teams on risk principles, and collaborate across stakeholders to resolve procurement challenges while ensuring alignment with CASG, JSD, and capability managers.