Manager, Goods

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 657225
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Financial and Procurement Services Directorate sits within the People and Corporate Services Division is responsible for delivering the full life cycle of goods and services procurement and contract management services for the Department.

**The Opportunity**
The Manager, Goods and Services Procurement is accountable to the Director, Financial and Procurement Services, for leading the successful delivery of goods and services procurement, as well as ensuring valuing adding procurement opportunities are maximised for the whole of DIT.

This role is also responsible for collaborating with finance related functions to enhance the directorate’s partnerships with departmental business units to better understand and deliver on their procurement needs in order to add value.

The role will be required to establish and develop strategic relationships within applicable markets, industry bodies and other government agencies to support departmental objectives concerning goods and services.

**About You**
Are you a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven ability to motivate and influence teams, driving performance across complex and strategically aligned activities. With a strong customer focus, you excel in delivering services and engaging stakeholders to navigate sensitive negotiations effectively.

Your deep understanding of industry trends, risks, and policy directions enables you to provide insightful advice while considering social, economic, and commercial factors. You thrive in environments requiring innovative solutions, successfully leading change and risk management initiatives under broad Government or Agency directives.

Your expertise in strategic planning, performance measurement, and outcome improvement ensures alignment with corporate objectives. Additionally, your high-level communication skills allow you to deliver clear, concise, and impactful advice tailored to diverse audiences.

If this sounds like you, and you are ready to contribute to our dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

**Qualifications/Experience**
Tertiary Qualification in relevant discipline to facilitate commercially aware procurement services is desirable.

MCIPS accreditation or commitment to attain MCIPS is desirable.

**Special Conditions**

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

**Remuneration**
MAS3 - $127,589 pa + superannuation.

**Enquiries**
Ben Seidel
Director Financial and Procurement Services
Telephone: (08) 7133 2144

**Application Instructions**
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement.

**Our Commitment**

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Manager Goods and Services Procurement (MAS3)

**Applications close**: 18/03/2025 9:00 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.