Procurement Advisor

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Proximity, part of the SPA Australia Group, is seeking a full-time Procurement Advisor with at least 2 years' experience in the federal government sector or a consulting firm to join our Canberra-based team.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role—ideal for someone eager to grow and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment, with the stability of a long-term, secure position in a growing company.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a procurement advisor to support large and complex Commonwealth procurements. You will work with a team of dedicated and experienced advisors on projects that will make a real difference in the lives of Australians.

You will work closely with experts in procurement, commercial strategy, complex ICT and defence projects and program governance, applying your procurement expertise to support end-to-end procurements and multi-procurement programs.

Working with Proximity (an SPA Australia company)

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. We recently joined forces with Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) and are in the process of integrating our Australian teams. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the 'right fit' solution for its clients' needs.

We're committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace where all our people—no matter their identity, orientation, background, or physical ability—feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for. We are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver some of the Commonwealth's biggest and most complex procurements (ICT, Materiel/Defence, general procurement)
• Leverage your Commonwealth Government procurement and contracting life-cycle expertise, everyday
• Support or lead streams of work including RFQ development, approach to market, evaluation processes, and contract management, compliance assessment, gap analysis, risk assessment, pricing and value for money assessment for on time delivery
• Support the collaborative negotiation with suppliers, anticipate problems and encourage strong performance outcomes for your client
• Build client capability through relationships and knowledge sharing

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 2 years + experience providing Procurement & Contracts experience within the Federal Government
• Cert IV in Procurement & Contracts or similar (desirable)
• Baseline security clearance (NV1 and above highly desirable)

The Proximity Difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage, and support you in equal measure. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

• Health and wellbeing support
• Work in a great environment where everybody can thrive
• We support your professional development and personal goals
• The chance to give back to your community by working with Proximity's not-for-profit partners

Why Proximity

If you like the idea of joining a team of hard-working professionals from varying backgrounds with the aim to develop creative solutions to challenging problems, you will fit right in at Proximity But there is a catch – it is not all about work, we really enjoy working together, learning from each other, and have fun doing what we do to help clients be successful.

To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian