Senior Procurement Coordinator

About the role

Banyule City Council is seeking a senior leader to shape its procurement function, drive strategic sourcing and embed strong governance across the organisation. This role offers the chance to influence key decisions and deliver lasting value for the community.

Key responsibilities

• Set strategic direction, priorities and operating model for procurement across the council.
• Coach and develop the procurement team while building capability organisation‑wide.
• Partner with senior leaders to influence strategic procurement decisions.
• Strengthen governance, policy, assurance, delegations and probity frameworks.
• Maintain visibility of the procurement pipeline and lead regular prioritisation.
• Ensure practices align with legislative, governance and sustainability requirements.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading procurement functions or strategic sourcing programmes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams.
• Strong commercial, financial and risk‑management capability.
• Experience developing governance frameworks, policies and procurement standards.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Public‑sector procurement experience and CIPS or equivalent qualification are desirable.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position with salary $147,000–$150,000 per annum plus super.
• Hybrid working options to support work‑life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements, including extensive parental and gender‑affirming leave.
• Health and well‑being initiatives and professional development opportunities.
• Location in Greensborough close to public transport and town centre.