Procurement Manager

Description:

Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector & enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state.
Manage continuous improvement initiatives to implement best practice procurement, optimising value and minimising inefficiencies in the procurement of goods and services. Creating a culture of responsibility and accountability for end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing processes, you will work with a diverse team to deliver strategic procurement decisions that add value and contribute to the efficient financial performance and targeted value and customer satisfaction through the implementation of specific procurement and business improvement initiatives.
About The Role
This role will ensure the current procurement activities for the region are efficiently planned and delivered and integrated into the procurement business model as expediently and efficiently as possible. This is a six month fixed-term contract with view to possible extension, and will work with a diverse team of professionals to translate the high-level goals of QBuild service delivery into measurable strategic procurement decisions that add value and contribute to the efficient financial performance for QBuild within the region.
Duties And Skills Involved
Manage continuous improvement initiatives to implement best practice procurement that optimises value and minimises inefficiencies in the procurement of goods and services. Lead a team and build capability across the business unit through peer review mechanisms, on the job training and skill enhancement through targeted training. Establish and maintain relationships with partnering suppliers to deliver competitive pricing, quality deliverables and high-level performance standards, through utilisation of resources and providing procurement solutions for programs of work. Interpret relevant spend analysis, finding opportunities to continually assess the effectiveness of risk management strategies and opportunities in the construction industry. Develop and lead the implementation of the region's industry engagement strategy in conjunction with QBuild's Procurement Governance team, managing key arrangements including activities such as market and supplier analysis, tender processes and contract management. Undertake procurement responsibility for interactions and coordination of Service Maintenance service offerings that are supplied for the region, ensuring all necessary procurement and contract management process improvements align to Category management and strategic sourcing service offerings, as well as to customer expectations and requirements. Establish and maintain relationships with partnering suppliers to deliver competitive pricing, quality deliverables and high-level performance standards, provide high-level advice through utilisation of resources and providing procurement solutions for programs of work. Interpret relevant spend analysis, finding opportunities to continually assess the effectiveness of risk management strategies and opportunities in the construction industry.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Proven ability to successfully manage effective procurement and category management processes and practices in a complex and diverse organisation with view to driving positive change and innovative process improvements.Experience in Queensland Government Procurement practices (highly regarded)
Mandatory Requirements
Possession of at least Queensland PCP Level 1 Procurement Fundamentals Training from a recognised institution.
How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Description
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
ResumeCover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.
If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Joshua Seabrook on 0455 282 973 or joshua.seabrook@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/638145/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Occupational group Procurement