Procurement Operations Lead

Overview

Group and Team: Rates, Procurement and Risk Group / City Procurement
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $101,051 to $115,763 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

- Enjoy above-award wages and a generous 13.5% employer superannuation.
- Supportive and inclusive team environment focused on collaboration and excellence.
- Flexible working options, including a nine-day fortnight, to help you balance work and life.

About the role

As the Procurement Operations Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the City’s procurement strategy and operational excellence. This position leads the procurement operations stream, ensuring timely contract renewals, strategic sourcing, and the implementation of safe work practices. With a strong focus on value for money, you will champion cost-effective, high-quality outcomes that support the City’s long-term goals and deliver measurable impact across our services.

Key focus areas:

- Leading complex procurement activities including high-value tenders, contract negotiations, and renewals that directly support the City's strategic goals.
- Deliver end-to-end tender processes for specialised procurement, ensuring full compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and internal policies.
- Manage contractor performance and risk while fostering strong, professional relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and accountability.
- Prepare and present strategic procurement insights through reports, briefings, and submissions to senior leadership, especially for complex and high-impact contracts.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by leading procurement operations, overseeing inventory and stores, and coordinating city-wide tender and quote programs.

You’re a procurement professional who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and creating value. You bring a strategic mindset, attention to detail, and leadership capability to build strong teams and supplier relationships.

Qualifications and requirements

- A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Business or a related field, with hands-on experience managing complex tenders and contracts.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and building a positive team culture that delivers results.
- Deep knowledge of procurement legislation and best practices, with the ability to draft and deliver high-value contracts.
- Strong skills in contractor performance management, inventory oversight, and risk-based decision-making.
- Current Driver Licence and Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) to be ready to commence.

About us

The City of Hobart offers connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and community. We provide services and facilities that support wellbeing, safety and participation, and we continually look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes. We offer opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Benefits and commitment

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- Employee Assistance Program with onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with providers.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

The City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks including reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History check, and medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing.

Application guidance
If you’re passionate about procurement and want to contribute to our City, this role offers challenge and reward. Apply today.

All applications must be submitted via the online portal. If you have issues submitting your application, email recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that applications are not accepted via email or after the closing time.

Read the position description prior to applying, as you will address key duties, skills and knowledge in 600 words or less. Have copies of your resume and relevant qualifications ready to attach.

Privacy and data collection

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Selection process and notes

Candidates are selected for interview based on application details. Positions are filled based on merit and how well the successful candidate meets the requirements.

Notes: Pre-employment checks including National Police History and medical assessment are required. RWVP (if applicable) is mandatory for this role.

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