Strategic Procurement & Commercial Lead

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

3-year fixed-term contract

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Commercial Specialist to lead complex procurement projects and provide expert contract advice. The role focuses on cost control, value for money, and improving procurement outcomes within the department.

You will drive negotiations, review costs, and deliver strategic procurement solutions in a hybrid work setting, contributing to Victoria’s safety and efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, law or business administration are highly desirable.
• You should also have strong procurement skills, commercial expertise, and leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects across the department.
• Provide clear, expert advice on commercial, financial and contract matters.
• Review spending, costs and supplier options to achieve value for money.
• Lead negotiations, resolve complex problems and guide teams to sound decisions.
• Prepare clear reports and enhance procurement tools and processes.

Skills

Strong procurement skills

Commercial expertise

Leadership

Clear communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement/commerce/law/business

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Commercial Specialist to lead complex procurement projects and provide expert contract advice. The role focuses on cost control, value for money, and improving procurement outcomes within the department.

You will drive negotiations, review costs, and deliver strategic procurement solutions in a hybrid work setting, contributing to Victoria’s safety and efficiency initiatives.