Job description
Senior Procurement Officer Melbourne, VIC | 6-Month Contract + Potential Extension | Competitive Hourly Rate
We’re partnering with a well-established Federal Government organisation seeking two experienced Senior Procurement Officers to join a high-performing procurement function supporting complex and strategic procurement activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy managing end-to-end procurement processes across a diverse portfolio including ICT, construction, and professional services procurements.
The OpportunityWorking closely with the Procurement Operations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering compliant, high-quality procurement outcomes while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
If you’re looking for your next procurement contract within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
We’re partnering with a well-established Federal Government organisation seeking two experienced Senior Procurement Officers to join a high-performing procurement function supporting complex and strategic procurement activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy managing end-to-end procurement processes across a diverse portfolio including ICT, construction, and professional services procurements.
The OpportunityWorking closely with the Procurement Operations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering compliant, high-quality procurement outcomes while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end procurement and tender processes across a range of procurement categories
- Preparing procurement documentation, evaluation reports, and approval papers
- Supporting strategic and complex procurement activities in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- Liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including legal, commercial, probity, finance, and technical teams
- Managing panel engagements and procurement activities using existing contract frameworks
- Contributing to procurement process improvement initiatives
- Ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant procurement outcomes
- Strong end-to-end procurement experience within government or a highly regulated environment
- Experience managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Sound understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- Federal Government procurement experience
- Exposure to ICT, construction, or major services procurement
- Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
If you’re looking for your next procurement contract within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
