Procurement Lead - NSW Government

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a NSW Government agency, supporting the delivery of procurement activities for a major upcoming event.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert procurement advice and driving complex end-to-end sourcing activities. You will play a key role in developing procurement strategies, managing ICT procurement and establishing supply arrangements to support the successful delivery of this significant event.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end procurement activities, from business needs assessments and market analysis through to sourcing strategy, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Developing strategic and tactical sourcing strategies to support a major upcoming event.
• Managing complex ICT procurement activities within the NSW Government ICT Procurement Framework, including ICTA and Core& arrangements.
• Preparing RFx documentation, leading evaluation processes and preparing evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Leading contract negotiations and reviewing supply arrangements to achieve strong commercial and value-for-money outcomes.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business, providing guidance on procurement, contract management, governance and best practice.
• Identifying and managing commercial and procurement risks.
• Ensuring procurement decisions, processes and contractual arrangements are appropriately documented to meet audit, probity and compliance requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex end-to-end procurement activities within a NSW Government department or agency.
• Strong knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Framework, NSW Procurement Board Directions and Whole of Government contracts and schemes.
• Experience across ICT goods and services procurement, with knowledge of ICTA and Core& arrangements highly regarded.
• Proven expertise in developing procurement strategies, preparing RFx documentation, leading evaluation teams and managing contract negotiations through to award.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess supply markets, identify risks and deliver value-for-money outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• The ability to operate as a trusted business partner, influencing stakeholders and providing practical procurement advice.
• Experience in contract and vendor management, commercial management, contract drafting or procurement transformation initiatives will also be highly regarded.
• Exposure to strategic procurement and significant commercial outcomes.

If you're an experienced NSW Government Procurement Specialist with a strong background in procurement, this is an opportunity to take on a key role supporting the delivery of a major upcoming event. Offering a competitive daily rate, flexible hybrid working, and the opportunity to lead complex procurement activities, this is a great next contract opportunity for someone looking to make an impact. Apply now or contact Bianca Luck on 8270 9725 or Thulani Tokwe on 8270 9736 for a confidential discussion.

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