3-month contract + 2 x 3-month extension options | Brisbane CBD | Hybrid Working

Lime Recruitment is currently working with a large Queensland Government client to recruit a Principal Procurement Officer. In this role, you will act as a trusted business partner delivering high-quality, future-focused procurement initiatives and expert guidance to support major organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Partner strategically with senior managers across business divisions to deliver strategic procurement initiatives supporting transformational change.

Provide high-level advice and support on complex procurement matters, including contract development/management, offer evaluations, and procurement strategies.

Provide guidance to a small team of procurement professionals to ensure best-practice advice and client service.

Develop key procurement plans and policies (e.g., Corporate Procurement Plan, Local Procurement Instructions, Forward Procurement Schedule) aligned with the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP).





Assist in the development and implementation of the business unit's contract management system.

Manage relationships with outsourced providers, whole-of-government policy agencies, and procurement networks.

Collect, analyse, and report on procurement data and statistics to enhance strategic decision-making.

About You

Ability to plan and deliver strategic procurement initiatives aligned to organisational objectives and transformation priorities.

Proven expertise in complex procurement and contract management, including strategy development, evaluations, and compliance with policy and legislation.

Solid capability in partnering with senior stakeholders, providing high-level advice, and managing relationships across government and external providers.

Ability to lead procurement professionals, build organisational capability, and support decision-making through procurement data and insights.

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📌 Principal Procurement Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Lime Recruitment
📍 Brisbane