Job description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
- Develop and execute a strategic sourcing plan aligned with digital transformation objectives.
- Provide expert procurement advice to executives, ensuring sourcing strategies align with reform outcomes.
- Manage procurement documentation and ensure compliance with relevant government policies.
- Offer strategic guidance on privacy, security, and compliance in sourcing activities.
- Collaborate with legal, ICT, and procurement teams to integrate best practices into procurement processes.
- Lead dispute resolution for contracted engagements, providing expert recommendations.
- Develop and implement knowledge-sharing initiatives on sourcing and contract management.
Vendor Engagement
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with industry providers to establish data-sharing agreements and procurement strategies.
- Lead industry briefings and oversee probity services where required.
- Identify and mitigate contract risk factors, including liability, indemnities, and warranties.
- Provide regular progress reports to executives and key stakeholders.
Contract Management
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, monitoring key performance indicators.
- Provide strategic commercial advice on contract execution and risk mitigation.
- Work closely with legal teams to develop contracts, agreements, and procurement frameworks.
- Lead supplier contract management, ensuring obligations are met and risks are addressed.
- Maintain open communication with stakeholders, managing project interdependencies.
Key Capabilities & Experience
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management for complex engagements.
- Proven ability to drive sourcing strategies for large-scale digital programs.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, compliance, and legal considerations in procurement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Experience in risk management and procurement decision-making.
- Ability to balance strategic and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to integrity, fairness, and values-based leadership.
- Experience in government procurement and the early childhood sector is highly desirable.
Other Requirements
Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a Working With Children Check for South Australia.
This role is an exciting opportunity to shape digital transformation initiatives through strategic sourcing and contract management while collaborating with key industry and government stakeholders.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Pam Kaur on + 618 7422 0615 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
