Procurement Officer

About this role

Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Procurement Advisors to support a major Federal Government agency delivering high-quality procurement and contract management services across a diverse portfolio. This is a 12 month full time termporary contract with potential extension and requires 3 days work from the office and 2 days from home. The successful candidate can be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney. As a Procurement Advisor, you will support the delivery of end-to-end procurement activities while providing trusted advice to internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing low to medium-risk procurements from planning through to contract establishment • Partnering with business areas to understand requirements, identify risks and develop effective procurement strategies • Preparing Spending Proposals, procurement plans, briefing papers and approval documentation • Conducting market research and supplier analysis to inform sourcing decisions • Developing and managing procurement documentation, including RFQs, RFTs and RFIs • Coordinating and facilitating evaluation processes, including preparation of evaluation plans and reports • Providing procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and organisational policies • Supporting supplier negotiations and contract establishment activities • Assisting with contract management, including variations, extensions and supplier performance monitoring • Maintaining accurate procurement records and ensuring compliance with governance, probity and audit requirements • Building positive stakeholder relationships and contributing to the successful delivery of procurement outcomes About You To be successful, you will demonstrate: • 2 to 5 years' procurement experience within a government environment • Strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) • Experience delivering end-to-end low to medium-risk procurements • Experience preparing procurement documentation, evaluation reports and approval briefs • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills • Excellent written communication and drafting capability • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities • Relevant qualifications in procurement, contract management, business or a related discipline will be highly regarded • Previous Commonwealth Government experience is highly desirable Security Clearance Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance . Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing procurement function within a large Federal Government environment, contributing to strategic procurement outcomes that support critical organisational priorities. If you are a procurement professional with strong Commonwealth procurement experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we encourage you to apply. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.