principal procurement process and reporting specialist

• Temporary full-time (36.25hrs p/wk.) position based in Brisbane CBD
• Provide expert functional guidance on SAP ARIBA and ECC systems
• Lead a team of up to 8 procurement professionals

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Strategic Procurement

Salary Range: (Band 8) AUD $145, $157,134.00 plus superannuation and benefits.

Remuneration stated is for full-time positions

Work type: Temporary full-time up to 2 years

The Strategic Procurement branch within the Corporate Services group provides leadership to Council's Procurement value stream. Branch accountabilities include providing Category Management services across a diverse range of goods, services, and works, and ownership of Council's procurement related process, systems, governance and analytics.

This role will lead a dynamic team within the Strategic Procurement branch that is accountable for both Process and Analytics. As Principal Procurement Process and Reporting Specialist, you will drive strategy, analytics, and process improvements across sourcing, contracts, suppliers, and purchasing, while providing expert guidance on SAP ARIBA and ECC. Your work will help continually improve Council's systems and processes, and support the delivery of value-driven outcomes for Brisbane.

To be considered, you will have:

• proven leadership in managing teams, including mentoring, coaching, and building collaborative relationships
• extensive knowledge of procurement strategy, processes, risk management, and end-to-end procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP ECC and SAP S4/HANA
• extensive purchasing knowledge
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in performance metrics, benchmarking, and process improvement initiatives
• experience leading projects and implementing system or process changes within a complex organisational environment
• ability to identify, mitigate, and monitor procurement risks while ensuring compliance with audit, policy, and legislative requirements
• excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including providing advice to senior management, staff, suppliers, and elected officials, and
• proven ability to develop guidance, training, and knowledge management systems to support procurement value streams.

Degree or Post Graduate qualifications in commerce, business or equivalent is highly desirable.

Due to the requirements of this role a criminal history may be undertaken on preferred applicants. A criminal history does not necessarily preclude an applicant from appointment.

Please consider the full position descriptions, and tailor your cover letter and resume to outline your suitability.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please call Nicola Martufi, Talent Partner on

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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