Strategic Procurement Leader - Flexible Work

Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Flexible working options

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Recognition and Growth

Job summary

Department for Child Protection (DCP) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Officer based in Adelaide CBD to drive end-to-end, people-focused procurement initiatives. You will enhance service delivery outcomes by applying high-level procurement guidance and ensuring sustainability and optimisation of contracts.

The role demands leadership in complex procurements, strong stakeholder engagement, and a detailed, solution-oriented approach to procurement reform and policy alignment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and accurate knowledge of strategic procurement and contract management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders and build rapport.
• Ability to independently exercise judgment on strategic procurement initiatives.
• Excellent conflict-resolution skills for sensitive negotiations.
• Detail-oriented approach to identify and analyse procurement issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement that aligns with agency policies and strategic operations.
• Provide specialist guidance to procurement and contracting matters for internal stakeholders.
• Drive value-for-money opportunities through strategic procurement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Job description

Department for Child Protection (DCP) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Officer based in Adelaide CBD to drive end-to-end, people-focused procurement initiatives. You will enhance service delivery outcomes by applying high-level procurement guidance and ensuring sustainability and optimisation of contracts.

The role demands leadership in complex procurements, strong stakeholder engagement, and a detailed, solution-oriented approach to procurement reform and policy alignment.