Procurement Transaction Specialist

A large NSW local government organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Transaction Specialist to manage and deliver end‑to‑end procurement for a portfolio of capital works (civil construction) projects.
This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role for a procurement practitioner who is comfortable owning the full procurement lifecycle — from preparing documentation and issuing to market, through to coordinating evaluations and supporting contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle for capital works and construction projects
• Prepare procurement documentation including approach‑to‑market strategies, tender documents, specifications and evaluation plans
• Issue RFQs, RFTs and EOIs to market and manage tender communications
• Coordinate and facilitate the assessment of submissions using electronic evaluation software
• Lead multiple capital works procurements concurrently, from planning through to contract award
• Provide practical, expert procurement advice to internal stakeholders and project teams
• Ensure compliance with the NSW Local Government Act 1993, probity requirements and procurement procedures
• Liaise with internal legal advisers on contractual and commercial matters
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping in contract management systems and document repositories

 
Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Procurement & Supply Chain Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated hands‑on, end‑to‑end procurement experience in a public sector environment
• Proven experience preparing and issuing capital works / civil construction tender documentation
• Strong experience coordinating tender evaluations using electronic evaluation systems
• Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage a high volume of concurrent procurements
• Familiarity with Australian Standard construction contracts in the public sector
• Excellent written communication and organisational skills
• NSW Class C Driver Licence

 
Desirable Experience

• Procurement experience within NSW Local Government
• Experience delivering 15+ capital works projects of varying values simultaneously
• Knowledge of NSW Government or Council e‑tendering systems
• Experience using APET tender evaluation software
• Exposure to SAP procurement systems

 
If you are interested in this role, please apply now!


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