Strategic Procurement Policy Leader

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT is seeking a procurement professional to manage complex procurement and contract activities within the Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch. You will engage with industry and provide Commonwealth support for procurement practices, delivering value for money across contracts.

Ideal candidates will have procurement management experience, the ability to influence stakeholders, and strong knowledge of ASDEFCON contracts and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement management.
• Ability to influence and guide team members and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Communicate strategic direction and organisational policy and processes.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Experience on ASDEFCON contracts.

Responsibilities

• Engage industry to support procurement and contract management practices for MIWS.
• Provide Commonwealth support for delivery of procurement and contract management activities.
• Develop tasking statements and delivery activities; advise industry to inform best practice.
• Guide contract value-for-money outcomes for the Commonwealth.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, processes and procedures.

Skills

Procurement management

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Policy and processes communication

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT is seeking a procurement professional to manage complex procurement and contract activities within the Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch. You will engage with industry and provide Commonwealth support for procurement practices, delivering value for money across contracts.

Ideal candidates will have procurement management experience, the ability to influence stakeholders, and strong knowledge of ASDEFCON contracts and governance.