Manager - Procurement & Contract Management

6 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia KPMG Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Company Description

Job Description

Our Customer & Operations team has deep expertise across supply chain, logistics, and the full procurement and contract management lifecycle. We partner with clients to deliver rapid and tailored strategic solutions that drive value-for-money, ensure compliance, reduce risk and, importantly, deliver capability uplift.

We're a passionate and purposeful team working across a diverse portfolio of projects. Our work spans Federal Government, Defence, State Government, as well as other sectors including infrastructure, transport, health, education, national security and justice, energy and utilities, retail and industrial markets, offering our people the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across industries.

Your Opportunity

We currently have exciting opportunities for motivated and experienced professionals at the Manager level in our Canberra office.

In this role, you will deliver strategic supply chain, logistics, procurement and contract management services across transformational projects for our Federal Government clients, with opportunities to support other sectors.

You will be supported by a high-performing, collaborative team that values your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, knowledge sharing, and leadership support.

You will enjoy working in a flexible, inclusive and people-first environment, where your contributions are recognised, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your career ambitions are encouraged.

How are you extraordinary?
  • You enjoy working alongside diverse and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tangible outcomes for our clients.
  • You have exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • You have an interest and an appetite for taking on challenges/initiatives and contributing to the overall growth of our team.
  • You are enthusiastic about developing strong relationships with clients, colleagues and communities.
Your Experience

At KPMG, we value diversity of thought, background, and experience. We welcome candidates from procurement, contract management, supply chain, and logistics backgrounds. Your qualifications, skills and experience may include:
  • A strong understanding of government procurement and contracting frameworks and policy.
  • Experience across the procurement lifecycle - strategy, planning, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
  • Proven ability to manage complex contracts and mitigate commercial risk to ensure long-term value.
  • Experience in supply chain or logistics environments is highly regarded.
Qualifications
  • Australian security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
  • Tertiary qualifications preferably in commerce, supply chain, law, business, or related fields.
  • Procurement and Supply Chain certifications favourable.
  • Cert IV in Procurement and Contracting favourable but not required.
Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

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