Senior Strategic Sourcing Officer
Are you ready to lead strategic procurement initiatives that deliver real value for the community?
Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Officer to join our Corporate Services team. This pivotal role will oversee complex tendering and contract management processes, ensuring alignment with Council’s strategic objectives and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting for high-risk and capital projects.
- Manage strategic tender processes and negotiate high-value contracts.
- Provide expert advice on contract law, risk mitigation, and procurement strategy.
- Mentor internal teams and liaise with legal counsel on contractual matters.
- Ensure accurate contract records and compliance with Council policies.
About You:
You bring strong experience in contract management, law, and strategic procurement. You’re confident in tender evaluations, negotiations, and using systems like SAP, TechOne, or CiAnywhere. Your interpersonal and problem-solving skills make you a trusted advisor across teams.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree or Diploma in Supply, Business, Finance, or Law.
- Training in Contract Law and Contract Administration.
- Proven experience in contract management, tendering, and procurement.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.
- Willingness to undertake a Criminal History Check.
Desirable:
- Experience in Local Government or Construction Industry procurement.
- Leadership in teams or projects.
- Advanced negotiation and consultation skills.
Why Join MRC?
- Base annual salary of $ 104,821
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements (upon completion of probation period).
- 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
- Study and assistance programs for career development.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.
Applications Close:
Applications for this position may close at any time. Don’t delay, apply with your cover letter and resume today.
Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
