Strategic Procurement Specialist - Hybrid

Australian Financial Complaints Authority; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold AWEI Accreditation 2025

Family Friendly Workplace

Hybrid working

Inclusive leave options

Job summary

AFCA in Melbourne is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement across diverse business areas, building relationships, negotiating outcomes, and advising on governance.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management and value creation, while balancing risk and organisational priorities. Hybrid work with two office days supports collaboration and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management or vendor management.
• Demonstrated success delivering end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies and contract management practices.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and achieving positive business outcomes.
• The ability to identify and manage commercial, operational and supplier risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, including preparing procurement documentation, business cases and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting procurement governance, reporting and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to high-complexity sourcing activities across a range of spend categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies, manage RFx processes and conduct market engagement activities.
• Evaluate suppliers, negotiate commercial outcomes and support contract execution.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, challenge demand where appropriate and deliver fit-for-purpose procurement solutions.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, statements of work, variations and other procurement documentation.
• Manage supplier relationships and support the resolution of commercial and contractual issues.
• Monitor supplier performance, service delivery and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, process improvement and value creation.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide practical procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contribute to procurement governance, reporting, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records in line with governance and compliance requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Job description

AFCA in Melbourne is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement across diverse business areas, building relationships, negotiating outcomes, and advising on governance.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management and value creation, while balancing risk and organisational priorities. Hybrid work with two office days supports collaboration and compliance.