Procurement and Commercial Partner

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative procurement professional to join our Strategic Procurement Services team as a Procurement and Commercial Partner on a 12-month, full-time fixed-term contract. This Level 7 role will partner with stakeholders across the Cities of Charles Sturt and Marion to lead complex procurement and commercial activities and deliver transparent, compliant and best-value outcomes for our councils and communities.

About The Role:

As Procurement and Commercial Partner, you will lead and coordinate strategic procurement activities across the collaborative councils. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop best-value contracts, provide trusted commercial and procurement advice, and support transparent, compliant and effective procurement practices. In this role, you will:

• Lead complex and strategic procurement activities for goods, works and services, from planning and market approach through to evaluation, negotiation and contract establishment
• Develop procurement strategies, tender documentation, contracts, performance measures and fit-for-purpose commercial arrangements that support value for money and effective risk allocation
• Provide practical, trusted strategic procurement and commercial advice on tendering, contracting, supplier performance and procurement governance
• Partner with stakeholders to develop clear specifications, understand whole-of-life requirements and deliver timely procurement and contract outcomes
• Support compliance with applicable council policies, procedures, delegations, legislation and probity requirements, recognising that requirements may differ between councils
• Represent the participating councils in supplier negotiations, industry discussions, briefings and debriefings
• Identify and contribute to collaborative procurement opportunities and improvements to procurement systems, processes, templates, reporting and customer experience
• Build procurement capability by developing and delivering practical training, guidance and support for staff

About You:

You are a senior procurement professional who combines sound commercial judgement with a practical, collaborative approach. You can lead complex procurement and contract activities without losing sight of the operational outcome, and you build trust by giving clear, defensible advice. You will bring:

• Proven experience leading complex procurement, strategic sourcing and contract management activities
• Strong commercial judgement and an advanced understanding of procurement governance, contract risk, probity and value for money
• Demonstrated ability to develop procurement strategies, tender documents, contracts and performance frameworks
• Strong negotiation, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence leaders and work through competing priorities
• The ability to provide practical, evidence-based advice and identify commercially sensible solutions
• Experience working across multiple business units or organisations, with local government or broader public sector experience highly regarded
• A relevant tertiary qualification, CIPS certification and/or commensurate senior experience in procurement and contract management

About Our Organisation:

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Wherever you're from, you're home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and foster a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us, highlighting the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our employee benefits and explore what flexibility could work for you.

About Our Team:

Our Strategic Procurement Services team works collaboratively across the Cities of Charles Sturt and Marion, partnering with stakeholders to deliver transparent, compliant and best-value procurement and contract management outcomes for our councils and communities.

The Detail:

The position is offered on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis and is classified at Level 7, with a starting salary of $126,847.23 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have current and ongoing work rights in Australia for the duration of this contract. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 9.00am, Monday 23 November 2026.

Please note that we review applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description. 

Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:

Grace Clark, Manager Strategic Procurement

gclark@charlessturt.sa.gov.au 

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