Commercial & Procurement Specialist

Deliver expert procurement and commercial support to a major national technology program

Your new company

Join a high-profile federal program focused on modernising critical national infrastructure. This organisation plays a key role in delivering safe and efficient services across Australia and is committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

As a Commercial and Procurement Specialist, you will support a major technology transformation program by leading the commercial delivery of acquisition and support contracts. You’ll provide expert advice on procurement planning, contract management, and supplier performance, ensuring alignment with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and value-for-money principles.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing commercial relationships with key vendors and stakeholders

  • Advising on contract obligations, milestones, and risk mitigation

  • Leading procurement activities and negotiations

  • Drafting and managing contract documentation and change processes

  • Supporting governance forums and reporting to program boards

  • Driving commercial assurance across a complex supplier ecosystem

What you'll need to succeed

  • 12+ years’ experience in complex contract and supplier performance management

  • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Demonstrated experience in large-scale program environments

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or related field

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance

  • Australian Citizenship (mandatory)

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive daily rates

  • 12-month contract with potential extensions

  • Flexible work locations: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

  • Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant program

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For a confidential discussion please contact me directly.

Janelle Kelly – Business Director
Recruiting experts in Procurement
P: 02 61127670 E: janelle.kelly@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you though you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Procurement
Ref:
2965087

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Janelle Kelly, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0261127670

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