Senior Procurement Consultant

Procurement Co is a specialist procurement consultancy, recently named one of Australia’s Best Places to Work 2025. We’re Australian-owned with offices in Brisbane and Melbourne, and a team of around 50 permanent staff working with clients across government and industry. We deliver practical procurement, contract management, probity, and training services. We’re not aligned to any one system, industry, or category. Our focus is on helping clients get better results from their procurement through transparent, fit-for-purpose advice and delivery. Why Melbourne, why now? Our Melbourne office was established 18 months ago and is steadily growing, with >12% of our team now based in Victoria. From Melbourne, we support Victorian public and private sector clients and contribute to national projects remotely, offering variety, scale, and meaningful work. The opportunity This is your chance to step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact. As a Senior Procurement Consultant in our growing Melbourne team, you’ll lead strategic procurement and advisory engagements for our Victorian-based government and private sector clients, while also contributing to national projects supported by our Melbourne office. You’ll take ownership of complex sourcing activities from planning through to contract award, shaping deliverables that drive real outcomes. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing practical, fit-for-purpose solutions, while also mentoring and guiding Analysts and Consultants within the team. With broad exposure to diverse industries and categories, this role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to strengthen your expertise and position yourself as a leader in delivering high-performing procurement services. The role

Lead end‑to‑end strategic procurement (planning, market approach, evaluation, negotiation, contract award) across multiple clients and categories Deliver procurement advisory and consulting projects, including procurement transformation, procurement governance reviews, procurement framework development projects, category strategies, ESG and other procurement policy development and implementation, and technology implementation projects. Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including requirements definition, market sounding, briefings, and evaluation panels Produce clear, defensible documentation including, procurement plans, evaluation reports, business cases, and recommendations Provide coaching and mentoring to Analysts and Consultants; help uplift client capability Contribute to practice development, including contemporary procurement methods, templates, and knowledge sharing across the Procurement Co team What we're looking for?

5+ years in procurement within government and/or large corporate procurement teams, with a track record in complex and strategic sourcing. Proven ability to run full procurement lifecycles with robust governance and probity (planning, market approach, evaluation, negotiation, contract award). Confident and professional in engaging, influencing, and building trust with stakeholders at all levels. Able to translate needs into clear, defensible deliverables (e.g., procurement plans, evaluation reports, business cases) and just get things done. Comfortable stepping into new environments, working across diverse categories and industries, and balancing time across client sites, home, and the office. Open to learning and sharing knowledge, with an interest in mentoring and supporting Analysts and Consultants. Motivated to strengthen your expertise and position yourself as a leader in delivering high‑performing procurement services. Permanent roles that can be full‑time or part‑time (4 days per week minimum) Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects across sectors nationally Pro bono work with social enterprises and First Nations organisations Genuine career pathways within Procurement Co A supportive, collaborative culture where people look out for each other What a typical week can include

Running strategic procurement activities from planning through to contract award Meeting stakeholders to gather requirements or provide updates Reviewing tender submissions and facilitating evaluation panels Drafting probity plans, evaluation reports, and category strategies Supporting procurement consulting projects Collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and refining approaches Balancing time between client sites, home, and our Melbourne office Location

Melbourne VIC (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week office-based). Work across client sites, our CBD office, and from home as appropriate. How to apply

If you’re a senior procurement professional looking for variety, flexibility, and impact especially within Victoria we’d love to hear from you. Seniority level

Associate Employment type

Full-time Job function

Purchasing, Consulting, and Supply Chain Industries: Government Administration, Professional Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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