Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced
Senior Procurement Advisor
to join a high-performing Federal Government procurement function supporting complex and high-value procurement activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned procurement professional to provide strategic procurement leadership, deliver complex procurement outcomes, and partner with senior stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
This role is a full-time 12 month temporary contract with potential extension. It will be 3 days in the office and 2 days from home and can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra for the successful candidate.
As a Senior Procurement Advisor, you will lead complex and sensitive procurement activities across the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth procurement frameworks while delivering value-for-money outcomes.
You will play a key advisory role, providing expert procurement guidance to business areas, leading procurement strategies, managing complex stakeholder engagements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex, high-risk and strategic procurement activities from planning through to contract execution
Provide expert procurement advice to senior executives and business stakeholders
Develop procurement strategies, sourcing approaches and Spending Proposals aligned with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
Conduct procurement planning, market analysis, risk assessments and demand analysis
Prepare and oversee high-quality procurement documentation, including RFQs, RFTs and RFIs
Lead procurement evaluations and provide direction to evaluation panels on probity and governance requirements
Prepare evaluation reports, recommendations, briefings and approval documentation
Lead supplier negotiations and contract establishment activities
Support contract management activities, including variations, extensions,



performance management and dispute resolution
Ensure procurement activities are compliant, defensible, audit-ready and aligned with legislative and policy requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvement and procurement capability uplift
Mentor and support junior procurement professionals within the team
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
A minimum of 5 + years' procurement experience, preferably within a Commonwealth Government environment
Demonstrated experience leading complex, strategic or high-risk procurements
Robust knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), PGPA Act and associated procurement frameworks
Experience preparing complex procurement documentation, including Spending Proposals, ATM documentation, evaluation reports and contract documentation
Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Strong written communication, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience managing multiple procurement priorities within tight timeframes
Qualifications in procurement, contract management, commerce, law, business or a related discipline
A commitment to probity, governance and compliance best practice
Security Clearance Requirement
Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, a
Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance
.
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing procurement business partnering function within a major Federal Government agency. You'll have the opportunity to lead complex procurements, work closely with senior stakeholders, and drive best-practice procurement outcomes that support critical organisational priorities.
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.
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📌 Senior Procurement Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Melbourne