Procurement Lead (East Melbourne)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Lead to drive strategic procurement initiatives and enhance compliance, efficiency, and value. This role will lead procurement functions while fostering a customer-focused culture, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and best practices.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement a procurement strategy that enhances efficiency and compliance.
- Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on procurement and contract management.
- Ensure procurement policies and procedures comply with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and manage the procurement team, fostering a high-performing, customer-centric culture.
- Oversee service plans and procurement frameworks.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems.
- Develop and monitor performance reporting to measure outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure contract management and procurement systems mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
- Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to build procurement capability.

**Skills, Experience, Attributes and Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Business, or a related field.
- Extensive procurement experience in a government setting with a strong understanding of compliance.
- Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies in a complex, regulated environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in building and mentoring teams.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in contract management systems, finance/purchasing systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Adaptable and adaptable to meet changing business needs
- Commit to customer service, compliance, and value creation Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qms3y