Public Sector People are recruiting for an experienced AO7 Principal Procurement Officer on behalf of a State Government Department. As a Procurement Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our procurement strategies, providing expert guidance, and fostering strong relationships across the organisation.

• Brisbane CBD Location
• $85.31 per hour plus super
• Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week
• State Government Opportunity
• Immediate Start Available
• 6 Month Contract

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities:

• Provide expert advice to staff at all levels on planning and conducting procurement processes, with a particular focus on high-value and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and support the business in undertaking complex procurement processes, including developing and reviewing significant procurement plans, go-to-market documents, evaluation plans, evaluation reports, and contract management plans.
• Drive the implementation of strategic procurement planning, including the development and execution of annual Agency Procurement Plans.

Candidate Attributes:

• Leads Strategically: You demonstrate high-level strategic thinking, understanding how your team's work contributes to the organization's vision and community expectations. You effectively lead and collaborate with the business to achieve team objectives and contribute to overall business outcomes. You can motivate staff to engage in organizational change for future success.
• Stimulates Ideas and Innovation: You possess demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering well-managed sourcing and contract management services. You actively contribute ideas, seek out new models and developments to inform best-practice procurement, and can provide advice at a strategic level.
• Builds Enduring Relationships: You have a proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within and across multi-disciplinary teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. You possess highly developed interpersonal skills, including strong written communication, and can consult effectively within government with a customer-centric focus.
• Drives Accountability and Outcomes: You demonstrate accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence, and transparency. You are a role model, supporting others to overcome challenges in project delivery and taking ownership of achieving high-quality outcomes.

The successful client must be located in Brisbane and available to start ASAP.
State Government experience is highly desired.

Please apply via the “Apply” button, ensuring your CV is in Word Format. If you are interested in Procurement or Finance opportunities within QLD State Government please contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.