Procurement Officer / Procurement Advisor – Government Procurement Projects
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Join a forward-thinking NSW Government department where your procurement expertise will shape impactful outcomes across supplier excellence, category management, governance, and continuous improvement. If you’re driven by strategic influence and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment—this is your opportunity to make a difference.
About the Role
We are seeking a Procurement Advisor to support and advise the Director of Procurement and Procurement Manager across one of four critical focus areas:
- Category Management
- Supplier Excellence
- Policy & Governance
- Strategy & Continuous Improvement
You will lead procurement initiatives, guide stakeholders, and ensure the department achieves value for money while aligning with social and environmental objectives. Your contribution will directly support the department’s procurement accreditation and innovation goals.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver end-to-end procurement projects
Provide expert advice to business units on procurement best practices
Lead category and supplier engagement strategies
Support policy development and governance frameworks
Leverage data analytics and procurement systems to enable insights
Prepare reports, submissions, and stakeholder communications
Contribute to cross-functional procurement initiatives and skilling
Key Challenges
Driving consistent value while maintaining compliance and probity
Navigating sensitive, confidential procurement matters
Analysing complex datasets across multiple platforms for decision-making
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated experience in public sector procurement or commercial procurement environments
- Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities
- Knowledge of NSW Government procurement frameworks (highly desirable)
- Ability to interpret policy, analyse data, and support strategic procurement objectives
- Proficiency in procurement tools, spend analysis, and reporting
Best method to apply is using the application button on this advert. We can be contacted on (02) 9687 1025 for a confidential discussion but please ensure the resume has been sent.