Sourcing Lead

About the team

The Chief Procurement Office provides expert advice, strategic direction, and procurement solutions to deliver the Council Plan and drive impactful service outcomes across the city. We work across portfolios including critical infrastructure, services, and goods for our community. We are a fun, supportive team that thrives on collaboration and purpose—we don't just do procurement, we build lasting relationships, tackle challenges, and create meaningful value for the Gold Coast.

About your new role

As a Sourcing Lead, you'll play a key role in driving strategic procurement success across the City.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support a small team (0–3 direct reports), fostering growth and collaboration

• Manage category planning, sourcing strategies, and end-to-end procurement activities

• Lead high-risk, complex projects including tender development, evaluations, and negotiations

• Build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships to deliver effective outcomes

• Conduct market analysis and support lower-risk tenders as needed

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of procurement data and documentation (SAP, Open Windows, SharePoint)

• Provide mentoring, training, and contribute to tender pipeline planning

This role requires senior-level procurement experience, with proven ability to lead high-risk, complex projects. Government experience is an advantage

We're looking for people who have:

We're seeking outcome-focused individuals who bring:

• Solid procurement and sourcing experience on complex projects

• Proven ability to lead tenders, evaluations, and negotiations

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset

• Abilityto work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organisation, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

• Strong presentation skills and leadership capabilities

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.