About the Company

This large government organisation plays a key role in delivering essential services across Queensland. Operating in a complex and fast-paced environment, the organisation is focused on enabling high-performing operations through strong governance, strategic procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 
The Opportunity

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer to join a high-performing procurement function. In this role, you will lead end-to-end procurement activities and provide strategic advice across a diverse stakeholder group.

Working within a structured and policy-driven environment, you will be responsible for delivering procurement outcomes that align with organisational priorities, ensuring compliance, value for money, and effective contract management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver end-to-end procurement activities from planning through to contract award;

• Provide specialist procurement advice aligned with legislation and policy frameworks;

• Lead tender processes, including documentation, evaluation, and negotiations;

• Manage contracts, including performance monitoring, variations, and issue resolution; and

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.

Required Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience managing procurement activities within complex environments, ideally within government or similarly regulated sectors.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Proven government procurement experience (essential);

• Strong experience across end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities;

• Knowledge of government procurement frameworks, policies, and delegations;

• Proven experience managing contracts and supplier performance;

• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders at all levels; and

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior procurement role within a well-established government environment, working on complex and high-impact procurement activities.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of procurement projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and further develop your expertise in a structured and supportive setting.

How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Jessica Gordon at u&u on 07 3232 91432 or email jessica.gordon@uandu.com quoting reference number 44662.
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
 
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