
Senior Procurement Specialist
1 week ago
As
Senior Procurement Specialist - 10 Month Max Term Contract
, you will play a pivotal role in driving best-practice procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk categories across the organization. This position focuses on fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure the acquisition of goods and services is executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with the strategic objectives of the
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)
.
You will report directly to the
Manager - Procurement and Contracts
within NHVR's
Corporate Services Division
, contributing to the delivery of robust procurement outcomes that support operational excellence and regulatory effectiveness.
Key responsibilities of this role are
:
- Lead end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management.
- Develop RFX documentation and risk strategies.
- Ensure compliance with NHVR procurement governance, act as Probity Officer.
- Liaise with legal services for procurement matters.
- Advise stakeholders on sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
- Plan and deliver procurement initiatives on time.
- Ensure purchases meet policy, cost, safety, and legislative standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and strategic transformation of procurement.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills & Capabilities
- Extensive procurement experience in complex organisations.
- Expertise in high-risk, high-value tenders and contract management.
- Strong supplier engagement and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in
Vendor Panel
,
D365
, and data analysis. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer service.
- Strong project management, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.
NHVR's Procurement and Contracts team are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.
To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site -
About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- 7+ years
in procurement roles. - Degree in
Supply, Procurement, Business, Commerce
, or similar. - Formal procurement qualifications (e.g.,
CIPS
). - Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with modern procurement systems.
Highly Regarded:
- Project Management experience.
- IT category procurement.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and IT architecture.
Why join us?
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.
We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
We offer- A competitive salary package from
$148,069.48
+ superannuation -Pro Rata - Monthly RDO
and paid leave over Christmas closure. - Hybrid working environment - up to 2 days from home.
- Up to15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
- Leave loading 17.5%
- Wellbeing programs - discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
- Salary packaging options including novated lease.
- Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Professional membership.
Application Process
Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.
Applications close: 5.00pm 5th September2025
(
applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on
Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.
Please Note
: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.
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