Contracts and Procurement Lead

Procurement & Contracts Lead

Our client, a progressive and values-driven organisation, is seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Lead to join their leadership team. This newly created role offers the chance to lead a motivated procurement and contracts function, work closely with senior executives, and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future direction.

The Opportunity:

As the Procurement & Contracts Lead, you will take responsibility for driving the strategic procurement and contract management agenda. Reporting to the Head of Legal and working in close collaboration with the CEO’s office, you will influence decision-making at the highest level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, managing, and developing a skilled procurement and contracts team.
• Designing and executing procurement strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
• Overseeing end-to-end procurement and contracting activities, ensuring compliance, probity, and value for money.
• Advising executive stakeholders, including the CEO & CFO, on supplier relationships, market trends, and risk management.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and capability development across the function.

About You:

We are looking for an engaging and influential leader who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery. You will ideally bring:

• A tertiary qualification in law, public policy, or a related field (eligibility to practise as a legal practitioner is highly regarded).
• Strong background in procurement, contracting, and governance within complex organisations.
• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and building capability.
• Experience negotiating and managing high-value, high-risk contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with executives and external partners.
• Knowledge of local government legislation and public sector frameworks will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer:

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation in a key leadership position where you will:

• Influence organisational strategy and contribute to executive decision-making.
• Lead a motivated and collaborative team.
• Drive procurement innovation and process excellence.
• Enjoy a supportive, values-driven culture with a focus on growth, integrity, and community impact.