This position is part of a dynamic team leading strategic sourcing initiatives, overseeing supplier selection, engaging key stakeholders, offering high-level advice to customers and clients, and contributing to strengthening procurement governance within the department.

About the role:

• Drive Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk, and complex categories to maximise departmental benefits.
• Supplier Selection & Negotiation: Manage supplier selection and negotiation processes, ensuring alignment with operational needs and involving key stakeholders for collaborative decision-making.
• Staff Mentorship & Management: Support the manager by mentoring procurement staff, fostering professional growth, and ensuring strong team performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and team members within the Department of Justice to support departmental goals.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures that comply with legislative requirements, government policies, and departmental guidelines, ensuring alignment with whole-of-government directives.
• Expert Procurement Advice: Provide senior-level expertise and guidance on procurement practices, offering high-level advice to clients and customers.
• Procurement Planning & Governance: Contribute to the development of the Corporate Procurement Plan and Forward Procurement Schedule to strengthen procurement governance within the department.

About you:

• You enjoy working as part of a team but equally have the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Are someone who takes accountability for the implementation and quality of outcomes, through your professionalism, determination, and transparency.
• Demonstrated flexibility to changing expectations and the ability to adjust your approach to meet new requirements.
• Possession of a Procurement Certification Level 3 through a Diploma of Procurement and Contracting or equivalent, is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic procurement activities is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service is essential.

Why join us:

• We can offer you a competitive salary.
• The opportunity to use your expertise knowledge and experience to support and drive department objectives.
• Enjoy flexibility, benefits, work life balance to support your required needs.
• Be part of a high performing team focused on delivering better outcomes for Queenslanders.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

How to apply:

Apply via Smart Jobs and submit:

• Your resume (3 - 4 pages recommended).
• One-page cover letter explaining why you would like to work for us, what personal qualities you will bring to the role and a brief overview of your relevant skills and experience.
• This role description should be read in conjunction with the applicant information package.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/650684/25

Closing Date: Friday, 8th August 2025