Strategic Procurement & Contracts Manager

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is assisting a Federal Government Department to recruit an experienced Procurement and Contract Manager in Canberra. This role focuses on strategic procurement, contract management, and ethical decision making across a broad range of goods and services.

The successful candidate will lead a team, drive transparent reporting, and work with diverse stakeholders to deliver efficient procurement outcomes in a high-volume environment. Applications close 13 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes.
• Ability to make decisions based on professional judgement, risk evaluation & in the context of the environment.
• Experience planning, preparing & developing documentation consistent with commonwealth & agency writing & style guides.
• Apply strategic thinking, critical analysis & make evidence-based decisions.
• Demonstrated analytical, interpretive & problem-solving skills to form views & provide advice.
• Apply advanced management & leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice & support to stakeholders to inform procurement decisions.
• Develop & implement processes to ensure transparency of procurement reporting & verification data.
• Manage a high volume of procurement & contract management activities.
• Monitor supplier performance throughout contract term to ensure value.
• Lead, coach & mentor a team while managing competing priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Commonwealth writing

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Job description

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd is assisting a Federal Government Department to recruit an experienced Procurement and Contract Manager in Canberra. This role focuses on strategic procurement, contract management, and ethical decision making across a broad range of goods and services.

The successful candidate will lead a team, drive transparent reporting, and work with diverse stakeholders to deliver efficient procurement outcomes in a high-volume environment. Applications close 13 October 2026.