The Opportunity
The Procurement Manager will lead the delivery of complex sourcing initiatives and provide expert advice across a wide range of spend categories. This role is key to driving value-for-money outcomes, improving procurement practices, and supporting business operations through effective sourcing strategies, data analysis, and reporting.
This role requires strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
What you will deliver
- Lead end-to-end procurement, including tenders, evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Provide expert advice across goods, services, and construction-related categories.
- Manage a forward procurement pipeline and monitor compliance through data analysis.
- Maintain accurate records for audit, probity, and accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement, reporting, and contract management.
What you will bring
- Qualifications in commerce, business, law, finance, procurement or equivalent experience.
- Proven procurement experience in commercial, government, or large organisations.
- Expertise in complex contracts and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience leading teams and delivering process improvements and best practices.
What We Offer you
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Wellbeing support for you and your family through our EAP
- Annual salary increases and performance-based progression
- 17.5% leave loading and the ability to purchase additional leave
Other relevant information
- Preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks.
- Applicants must have valid work rights for the contract period.
VicGrid is part of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and focus on fair, consistent recruitment. We support work-life balance with flexible options like hybrid work, varied hours, part-time, job sharing, and additional leave.
How to Apply
This is a fixed term position available on a two year fixed term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 22nd August 2025.
