Procurement & Contracts Manager
Diversified Water and Energy Utility

Make a lasting impact in a role that blends strategy, complexity, and purpose. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled procurement professional to shape the future of essential water and energy services in Queensland.

As the Procurement & Contracts Manager, you will lead high-value, strategically significant procurement initiatives across major infrastructure programs, from engineering services and construction to equipment supply.

You’ll work closely with executive leaders to drive commercial outcomes, embed best-practice procurement, and foster supplier relationships that deliver long-term value and service excellence.

If you're passionate about strategic procurement, thrive in dynamic environments, and want your work to contribute meaningfully to Queensland communities, we want to hear from you.

What does the organisation offer?

• Executive-level exposure, with regular engagement with the CEO and senior leaders on strategic procurement matters.
• An exciting career opportunity with a leading utility water and energy provider
• A Brisbane-based role with flexible hybrid working arrangement, including a mix of office, home-based, and periodic site work in regional Queensland head office approximately once per month.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture, with strong mentoring, professional development, and exposure to senior decision-makers.
• A values-driven organisation committed to integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

About the Role

This leading organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of procurement activities for high-value and complex projects. This includes infrastructure, technical services, engineering consultancy, and major equipment categories.

Reporting to the Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead, you will manage the full procurement lifecycle, from planning, market engagement, evaluation, contract award, and post-award performance. Your work will play a vital role in achieving value-for-money outcomes and ensuring compliance with regulatory and probity requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead high-value procurement projects, identifying opportunities to drive value-for-money, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Engaging with senior leadership to drive procurement pipeline planning and identify cost efficiency opportunities.
• Leading supplier negotiations and developing commercial relationships to secure favourable outcomes.
• Draft, review and manage procurement contracts and tender documentation across a range of categories.

About You

You’re a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in an infrastructure or utilities environment. You bring proven experience managing end-to-end procurement and contracts for large capital works, engineering services, or technical supply. A confident communicator and trusted advisor, you work comfortably with stakeholders at all levels and negotiate favourable outcomes with ease.

Mandatory Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in procurement, contract management or commercial management within large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian construction and procurement contract suites, including AS2124, AS4000, AS4300, AS4910, GC21 and NEC3/NEC4, and demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and managing contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage end-to-end procurement processes, from planning and tendering through to contract execution and post-award contract management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise procurement documentation, commercial correspondence, and contract terms.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across legal, commercial, technical, and operational areas.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience securing favourable contract terms.

Highly Regarded:

• Postgraduate qualifications in procurement, contract management or commercial law (e.g., Diploma of Procurement and Contracting, Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement, or equivalent).
• Legal training or experience in contract law, particularly construction law is highly advantageous and will be well regarded. Practising and non-practising lawyers are encouraged to apply, and support for Supervised Legal Practice can be provided for the right candidates.
• Experience working in the energy, water, transport, or broader utilities sector, particularly within a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with probity, governance and public sector procurement frameworks.

What’s on offer
A competitive total remuneration package with a base salary in the range of $150,000 to $170,000 (plus 12% superannuation), commensurate with skills and experience, along with a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:

• Annual professional development support (leave and allowance).
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Monthly Mobile Device Allowance.
• Annual Uniform Allowance.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance.

Recruitment Process
To apply, please submit your resume and a 1–2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via the "Apply" button in this job advertisement.

The successful applicant will be required to return a satisfactory National Police Check and may be required to undergo a pre-appointment medical screening.

Candidates may be contacted during the application period to determine expectations and discuss experience.

Applications close Friday, 15 August, 2025.

For further information including a position description please email Andrew Hecker of Eden Ritchie Recruitment at [email protected]