Our client is a central ACT Government agency responsible for leading whole-of-government procurement, commercial strategy and procurement reform across the Territory
They are seeking an experienced procurement leader to join a high-profile transformation program on one of the ACT's most significant digital transformation programs - delivering a modern Cloud Campus through strategic ICT procurement and market engagement.
Role Description
Working within Procurement ACT, you will lead the procurement strategy and delivery of multiple complex ICT procurements supporting the Cloud Campus Program.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong commercial judgement, executive stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage complex sourcing activities from procurement strategy through to contract execution.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end procurement of complex ICT solutions, software and technology services
Develop procurement strategies, market approaches and evaluation methodologies
Prepare and manage RFT documentation and procurement artefacts
Partner closely with Digital Canberra and senior executives throughout procurement activities
Lead market briefings, supplier engagement and commercial negotiations
Deliver high quality procurement advice across governance, legislation and policy
Develop performance-based contracts and support successful contract execution
Manage multiple concurrent procurement projects within agreed timeframes
Contribute to procurement capability uplift across the department and Procurement ACT




Support strategic procurement reform initiatives and value-for-money outcomes
Skills & Experience
Extensive experience delivering complex ICT procurement within Government or other highly regulated environments
Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, governance and commercial frameworks
Demonstrated experience delivering strategic sourcing initiatives, RFTs and contract negotiations
Experience procuring enterprise technology including SaaS, cloud platforms or large-scale digital solutions
Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across executive, technical and vendor groups
Solid commercial acumen with the ability to balance governance, risk and delivery outcomes
Highly developed written communication skills with experience preparing procurement documentation and executive briefings
Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously
Desirable
ACT Government procurement experience
Experience across higher education, digital transformation or enterprise technology programs
Procurement qualifications or relevant tertiary education in Business, Commerce, Law or Procurement
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days onsite required)
Consultant:
Sam Baidya
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📌 Strategic Ict Procurement Lead (Director) (Canberra)
🏢 AAR Consulting Group
📍 Canberra