Join a major public sector organisation delivering strategic transformation across financial and procurement services. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, this respected institution offers a collaborative environment where your work will directly support large-scale initiatives and long-term impact in South Australia.

As Senior Project Officer – Procurement, you will take a leading role in supporting procurement-related transformation projects within the Integrated Management Office (IMO). Acting as a key point of contact, you’ll provide expert advice, lead process improvement initiatives, and drive best practices across systems, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading procurement-related project activities from planning through to delivery

- Evaluating and improving existing procurement systems, policies and processes

- Collaborating with Charter Leads and SMEs to consolidate requirements and build effective solutions

- Developing documentation, project plans, templates, reports and procurement guidelines

- Supporting test plans and procurement system implementation with vendors and internal teams

- Providing expert advice on procurement policy, contracts, and risk

- Facilitating training and capability development for internal users

- Building effective partnerships with stakeholders across finance, operations and procurement

- Proven experience of managing procurement projects in large or complex environments

- Strong understanding of procurement systems, contract administration and compliance

- High-level analytical, reporting and documentation skills

- Ability to manage competing demands and deliver under tight deadlines

- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

- Experience in the public or higher education sector

- Familiarity with Finance One or similar financial systems

- Relevant qualifications in procurement, project management or commercial disciplines

An exciting opportunity to influence large-scale procurement transformation in a values-driven and people-focused organisation. Attractive HEO7 level salary, collaborative team culture, and an Adelaide CBD location with hybrid work flexibility.

If you’re ready to step into this rewarding role, click 'apply now' or contact John Dambach on 08 7221 4163 | john.dambach@hays.com.au for more information.

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