Senior Procurement Advisor

About the Company: Our client is a large, community-focused organisation that operates within a vast geographic area. It is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and outcomes across a wide range of educational institutions, serving a diverse population. The company prioritises nurturing individual potential, fostering personal development, and supporting both academic and personal growth in its community.

About the Role:

There’s currently a need for a highly skilled and dynamic Senior Procurement Advisor to join the team. This pivotal role will report directly to the Manager – Procurement and contribute significantly to creating and scaling category strategies that deliver value for money, risk reduction, and process efficiency. As a Senior Procurement Advisor, you will lead end-to-end procurement, contract, and supplier lifecycle management practices, while identifying continuous improvement opportunities to streamline procure-to-pay processes and enhance system adoption. As part of the role you will be expected to:

• Provide strategic advice, lead policy development, and drive operational improvements across the organisation.
• Analyse complex data, challenge perspectives, and make recommendations for enhanced business outcomes.
• Supervise team projects and conduct in-depth analysis to meet organisational and operational needs.
• Prepare technical reports and committee papers on major projects, research, and policy development.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance procurement capabilities to improve efficiency.

About You:

• 10+ years of proven procurement experience, particularly in large-scale and complex tenders, including panel arrangements and contract implementation.
• University degree in a STEM-related field or Commerce preferred.
• Extensive category knowledge and experience in IT and Facilities Management (hard and soft) categories.
• Highly skilled in using Microsoft Excel and Power BI to generate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Dynamics D365 (Finance) and cloud-based Procure-to-Pay systems.
• Experience with project management approaches for end-to-end procurement processes is highly desirable.
• Experience in complex stakeholder engagement within a decentralised environment is highly desirable.

Please note, the role requires full eligibility to work in Australia, completion of a National Criminal Check, and a current/valid Queensland Driver's Licence.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and driving business outcomes, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter (optional) outlining your qualifications and experience. Alternatively, please contact Elena Brady on elena.brady@robertwalters.com.au if you have any questions about the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Elena Brady on 07 3032 2287 for a confidential discussion.