Strategic ICT Procurement & Contract Lead

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First People Recruitment Solutions in Canberra is seeking an experienced procurement and contract management professional to join the Technology Sourcing Branch as an Assistant Director (EL1 equivalent). You will lead a multi-disciplinary team through a high-volume ICT procurement environment, running tender processes, establishing contracts and monitoring supplier performance.

This full-time labour hire contract starts in November 2026 for up to 12 months, with options to extend.

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement and contract management experience, ideally ICT/technology.
• Leadership experience with coaching and mentoring a team.
• Strong written communication and ability to prepare briefs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team, setting priorities and coaching staff.
• Manage high-volume ICT procurement and contract management activities with quality and compliance.
• Run tender processes, due diligence on bids and vendors, and establish contracts with clear performance expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance across the contract life cycle to control costs and reduce risk.
• Provide strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders to support procurement decisions.
• Prepare complex correspondence, reports and briefings for senior staff and executives.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

First People Recruitment Solutions in Canberra is seeking an experienced procurement and contract management professional to join the Technology Sourcing Branch as an Assistant Director (EL1 equivalent). You will lead a multi-disciplinary team through a high-volume ICT procurement environment, running tender processes, establishing contracts and monitoring supplier performance.

This full-time labour hire contract starts in November 2026 for up to 12 months, with options to extend.