Strategic Procurement and Contracts Lead

Strategic Procurement and Contracts Lead

• Lead end-to-end strategic procurement activities across high-value, high-risk and complex projects and programs, including developing sourcing strategies, undertaking market analysis and identifying opportunities to achieve value for money.
• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of Council's contract management framework, including governance requirements, performance monitoring, reporting and guidance for contract owners.
• Provide specialist procurement and contractual advice on major contracts, including negotiation, risk allocation and contract execution.
• Lead the establishment and management of procurement panels, ensuring effective utilisation and value-for-money outcomes, including identifying opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and leverage Council's purchasing arrangements.
• Strengthen contract management governance across Council, providing specialist oversight and advice on supplier performance, KPIs, contract variations, extensions, disputes and contractual obligations.
• Oversee contract governance and performance, including supplier performance, KPIs, variations, extensions and disputes.
• Partner with project managers and senior stakeholders to develop effective procurement strategies, manage contractual obligations and mitigate risk, providing expert advice on complex commercial and contractual matters.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of procurement strategies, policies, frameworks and contract management systems, supporting consistent and effective contract management practices across Council.
• Analyse procurement and contract data to identify risks, trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build procurement and contract management capability across Council through specialist training, coaching and practical guidance, supporting stakeholders and contract managers to understand contractual obligations, manage supplier performance and address commercial risks.
• Provide specialist advice and support to Procurement Business Partners and other procurement professionals on complex sourcing strategies, and contractual matters

• Extensive experience in strategic procurement and contract lifecycle management within a complex or regulated organisational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-value, high-risk and complex procurement activities, including major contracts and procurement panels, with a proven ability to develop sourcing strategies and deliver effective commercial outcomes.
• Strong procurement and contractual expertise, including negotiation, contract performance, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Sound understanding of procurement governance, probity and legislative compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing or improving contract management frameworks, governance practices and supplier performance arrangements.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to provide specialist advice and influence senior decision-makers.
• Sound commercial acumen, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to deliver practical procurement and contractual solutions.
• Experience using contract management systems and contributing to procurement and governance improvements.
• Experience building organisational capability through specialist advice, training and coaching in procurement and contract management practices.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent extensive experience.

• Lead complex procurement and contract management activities across a diverse portfolio of Council services and projects.
• Influence strategic procurement decisions and provide trusted procurement and contract management advice to senior stakeholders.
• Be part of one of NSW's largest and growing councils, contributing to projects and services that make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Help shape Council's evolving procurement function, strengthening strategic sourcing, commercial capability and contract management practices across the organisation.
• Enjoy a range of Local Government benefits, including hybrid working, Scheduled Days Off (SDOs), learning and development opportunities, and health and wellbeing programs, all from a convenient Bankstown location close to the train station.

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