principal procurement lead

TAFE SA

Job reference: 704473

Location: REGENCY PARK

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Ongoing Appointment
• ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864) + Attraction and Retention Allowance (negotiable) + super
• Role based at Regency Campus

About TAFE SA

Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations. By working with TAFE SA, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.

About the role

The Principal Procurement Lead is accountable to the Manager, Procurement for delivering end-to-end procurement activities (source to contract) that deliver maximum value for TAFE SA. This role provides expert advice to support key outcomes aligned with TAFE SA's strategic plan.

The role is responsible for leading, managing, and negotiating complex commercial matters related to sourcing goods and services. The role also provides high-level specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders, in accordance with the TAFE SA Procurement & Contract Management Framework and relevant government policies, procedures, and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurements from source to contract, including complex and strategic acquisitions, delivering maximum value across complex goods and services categories.
• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice, including managing disputes and resolving complex procurement issues.
• Drive positive stakeholder engagement behaviours within the team and with other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and professional development within the team, contributing to service delivery excellence and positive team culture within the Procurement & Contract Management function.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in delivering end-to-end complex and strategic procurements, including contract formation.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a role model within a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Special Conditions

The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).

Working from home provisions are available for this role.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached application guidelines and role descriptor RD Principal Procurement Lead ASO7 - August

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries

Simon Thompson

Sourcing Manager

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Applications close: 03/11/2025 11:45 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.