Sourcing Specialist
Peoplebank ·www.peoplebank.com.au
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Role: Sourcing Specialist
Contract until June 2027, possible extensions
Canberra-based, hybrid options
About the role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Sourcing Specialist (Commercial & Services) to provide expert commercial, procurement and negotiation support across a complex, multidisciplinary program of work.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor—shaping approach-to-market activities, leading development of procurement artefacts, supporting evaluations, driving negotiation strategy, and providing high-level commercial advice to senior stakeholders. Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a commitment to probity and value-for-money outcomes.
Key responsibilities
If interested, kindly apply to the advert or send your resume to trisha.bornasal@peoplebank.com.au referring to job #271701.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Contract until June 2027, possible extensions
Canberra-based, hybrid options
About the role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Sourcing Specialist (Commercial & Services) to provide expert commercial, procurement and negotiation support across a complex, multidisciplinary program of work.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor—shaping approach-to-market activities, leading development of procurement artefacts, supporting evaluations, driving negotiation strategy, and providing high-level commercial advice to senior stakeholders. Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a commitment to probity and value-for-money outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Lead development of high-quality Request for Tender (RFT) documentation aligned to procurement policies/frameworks
- Prepare industry briefing materials and support supplier engagement activities
- Design evaluation artefacts (e.g., Tender Evaluation Plans, criteria, templates)
- Facilitate/participate in evaluations ensuring probity, consistency and compliance
- Develop structured negotiation strategies and supporting artefacts
- Lead/support contract negotiations (pricing, commercial models, managed services outcomes)
- Provide strategic commercial advice across the full sourcing lifecycle through to contract finalisation
- Produce detailed reports/briefs for governance, audit and senior decision-makers
- Mentor and uplift capability within internal teams (commercial/procurement best practice)
- Extensive experience delivering large, complex services and technology sourcing programs
- Strong commercial/procurement capability with proven negotiation leadership
- Ability to create clear, concise, high-quality documentation and artefacts
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across executives, technical teams, vendors, legal/probity advisors
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality and attention to detail
- Strong value-for-money mindset and disciplined commercial analysis
- Government/public sector sourcing experience (especially ICT/digital/technology-enabled services)
- Experience across multiple sourcing models (panel arrangements, managed services, cloud services, whole-of-government style procurement)
- Executive advisory experience on procurement risk, commercial strategy and governance
If interested, kindly apply to the advert or send your resume to trisha.bornasal@peoplebank.com.au referring to job #271701.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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Where is the Sourcing Specialist job located?
The Sourcing Specialist role with Peoplebank is based in Canberra, ACT, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Sourcing Specialist role remote?
Yes — the Sourcing Specialist position at Peoplebank is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
Is the Sourcing Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Peoplebank.
What experience level is the Sourcing Specialist role?
The Sourcing Specialist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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