Procurement Branch Manager

6 days ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia Derwent Search Full time
{"About the Role": "

As a Branch Manager Procurement, you will lead a team of approximately 70 people to support approximately 1000 contracts per year, with a combined committed value of several billions of dollars.

You will be responsible for partnering with business areas to source goods and services for the Agency through a centralised procurement model.

The Procurement Branch is responsible for building, maintaining and supporting NDIA Procurement and Grants Policy to ensure value for money outcomes.

", "Key Responsibilities": "
  • Lead a team of procurement and probity advisors, grant advisors, as well as compliance and reporting specialists.
  • Develop long-term plans and implement operational strategies to support a high performing NDIA.
  • Ensure that agency procurement activities are conducted efficiently and comply with relevant policies and legislation.
  • Manage and develop staff within your branch and lead it to uplift procurement capability across the agency.
", "Requirements": "

To be a contender for this role, you will have extensive experience in procurement, including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.

You will be a problem solver who can work pragmatically and collaboratively with business area leads in a dynamic environment to identify, develop and evaluate solutions to complex issues.

", "About the NDIA": "

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency.

We are responsible for implementing the world leading National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The NDIS is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability.

", "What We Offer": "

The NDIA supports flexible working arrangements - this underpins a diverse, adaptive, and high performing workforce.

We strongly and actively encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQA+.

", "How to Apply": "

To apply, please go to and click on 'Search Jobs' to find this position listed.

Your application should include: A complete current resume A one-page pitch (maximum 750 words)

", "Contact Us": "

For enquiries, or if you would like to discuss the provision of reasonable adjustments, please contact Derwent at or call Andrew Mc Encroe on

", "Note": "

The position requires the ability to interpret, apply and develop government procurement and grants policy.

To be eligible for employment with the NDIA, you must be an Australian citizen.

", "Security Clearance": "

This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance, at the Negative Vetting 1 level.

", "Reasonable Adjustments": "

The NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

", "Closing Date": "

The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 September.

", "Language": "

The language of this role is English.

", "Language Code": "en-US"}

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