Our client is a thriving, diverse and rapidly developing community located in Perth's northern corridor.
Guided by their vision of Building a Future Together, they are dedicated to providing outstanding services, sustainable development and meaningful value to residents.
Currently they are looking for an experienced and innovativeCoordinator Contracts & Procurement(Level 9) to lead the talented team and help shape the future of procurement across the City.
The Role
Reporting to the Director Corporate Strategy & Performance, this senior leadership role oversees the City's Contracts & Procurement Sub‐Unit.
You will champion strategic procurement activities, strengthen contract management capabilities organisation‐wide, and ensure best‐practice, value‐driven procurement outcomes.
This role requires a leader who can balance people management, technical expertise, and strategic forward planning.
You'll cultivate a team-oriented and high‐performing culture, working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality procurement, category management and contract governance functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop the Contracts & Procurement Sub‐Unit, driving accountability, engagement and high performance
Create and deliver a strategic roadmap for procurement and contract management that aligns with corporate objectives
Provide authoritative guidance on procurement strategy, governance, and market intelligence to leaders, suppliers and stakeholders
Implement category management frameworks and enhance procurement methodologies
Oversee tenders, procurement processes and contract administration in line with legislation, corporate policies and standards
Design and deliver training programs covering procurement policy, compliance and contract management.
Build strong networks with internal departments, suppliers,



agencies and partner organisations
Produce timely, accurate and audience‐specific reports, insights and recommendations
Encourage continuous improvement and innovation across procurement and contract management practices
Maintain high standards of governance, compliance, risk oversight, system integrity and data quality
About You
You are an experienced procurement professional with a strategic mindset and hands‐on capability.
You enjoy building relationships, leading teams and elevating organisational maturity through collaboration and improvement.
You will bring:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field
Significant experience in procurement, contract management, public tendering and contract administration
Demonstrated leadership and team development capability
Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience overseeing contractor performance and KPIs
Advanced skills in spend analysis, category management and procurement planning
Excellent communication, organisational and problem‐solving abilities
Sound understanding of WHS obligations and risk management
High digital literacy, including experience with procurement or contract management systems
What's on offer
5 weeks annual leave (pro‐trot)
2 paid Wellness Days + 1 paid Volunteer Day annually
12 weeks paid parental leave
Additional leave options including Cultural/Ceremonial, Family Responsibility, Reproductive Health and Family & Domestic Violence Leave
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.
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