Principal Procurement Specialist

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Procurement Specialist and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

You will be responsible for the implementation of best practice procurement across a range of procurement specialisations including Sourcing, Category Management, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management. This role provides specialist procurement advice for strategically important contracts/procurement matters and drives the delivery of value for money through the development and execution of best practice category and sourcing strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership, guidance and training to the procurement officers to drive high performance
• Working with Team Leaders to identify, evaluate and implement innovation opportunities with suppliers and other external organisations, internal stakeholders, and Council customers
• Leading strategic negotiations with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers
• Prepare formal reports, business cases and other complex correspondence

About you

We are looking for someone that has extensive procurement experience in end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, and a strong commercial background, by directly performing the associated procurement planning, market engagement, evaluation planning and assessment, negotiation planning and activities, contract award and ongoing contract management (including supplier relationship and performance management).

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and relationship management skills to communicate, lead and motivate others to achieve positive and desired outcomes
• Experience in providing specialist advice on strategic procurement matters
• Capability in leading changes to business / procurement systems, processes, policies and frameworks
• Skilled in procurement analytics, value creation and opportunity analysis
• Good comprehensive knowledge of local government tendering and procurement legislation and procedures would be desirable

 Position Description_Principal Procurement Specialist.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected]. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.