Procurement Capability Services

Purpose of the role

You’ll provide end-to-end procurement support to ensure procurements are:
Completed on time
Compliant with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
Value for money
Well documented
Audit‑ready

The role also helps build procurement capability across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

Procurement Planning
Meet with stakeholders to understand requirements
Prepare Spending Proposals
Assess risks
Develop procurement strategies
Prepare approval papers

Market Research
Research suppliers and the market
Analyse pricing and supplier capability
Identify existing government panels and contracts
Engage with suppliers while maintaining probity

Approach to Market (ATM)
Prepare RFQs, RFTs and RFIs
Draft evaluation criteria
Prepare procurement documentation
Publish procurement requests
Respond to supplier questions

Evaluation
Develop evaluation plans
Coordinate evaluation panels
Assess submissions
Prepare evaluation reports
Make value‑for‑money recommendations

Negotiation & Contracting
Develop negotiation strategies
Negotiate with suppliers
Finalise pricing and contract terms




Prepare contracts for execution

Contract Management
Support contract implementation
Develop contract management plans
Monitor supplier performance
Manage contract variations and extensions
Provide advice on contract issues

Skills Required

Candidates should have:
Commonwealth procurement experience
Robust knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs)
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Robust writing and analytical skills
Procurement or contract management qualifications (preferred)
Experience in Commonwealth Government

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain:
NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Procurement Advisor Canberra
🏢 Manpower Australia
📍 Canberra