Strategic ICT Procurement Lead

Exclaim IT; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major program impact

Government procurement exposure

Multidisciplinary teams

Digital modernization initiatives

Job summary

Exclaim IT is seeking an experienced ICT Procurement Specialist to support a major, multi-year digital transformation program within the Queensland public sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, contract development under QITC, and supplier management across complex procurements.

The successful candidate will develop and negotiate ICT contracts, provide commercial advice, and ensure governance, compliance and value-for-money throughout the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience developing ICT contracts under the QITC framework.
• Strong experience in strategic ICT procurement including sourcing strategies, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage complex ICT or professional services contracts including supplier performance and risk management.
• Knowledge of Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP 2026).
• Experience translating business and technical requirements into clear contractual deliverables and measurable acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing approaches aligned with project priorities, commercial risks and delivery objectives.
• Undertake procurement planning, market research and supplier engagement to identify appropriate sourcing solutions.
• Prepare tender documentation, specifications, statements of work and evaluation plans.
• Coordinate tender processes and evaluations, ensuring probity, transparency and appropriate documentation.
• Develop, negotiate and manage ICT contracts using QITC, including contract schedules, deliverables, acceptance criteria, payment milestones and supplier obligations.
• Provide commercial advice on contract structures, risk allocation, pricing and contractual arrangements.
• Manage supplier performance, contract variations, extensions, milestone payments and commercial issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support change control, staged delivery requirements, transition arrangements and contract exit planning.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, procurement teams, contract owners and legal advisers to achieve effective commercial outcomes.
• Apply relevant Queensland Government procurement policies and contracting frameworks, including QPP 2026.
• Undertake non-ICT procurement activities as required.

Job description

Exclaim IT is seeking an experienced ICT Procurement Specialist to support a major, multi-year digital transformation program within the Queensland public sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, contract development under QITC, and supplier management across complex procurements.

The successful candidate will develop and negotiate ICT contracts, provide commercial advice, and ensure governance, compliance and value-for-money throughout the contract lifecycle.