Sourcing & Partnering Lead

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

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Summary

Join BCE as our Sourcing & Partnering Lead and be part of a high-performing team, develop and deliver sourcing strategies, uplift procurement capability, and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.

Leverage your expertise in strategy and collaboration across Brisbane Catholic Education, driving enhancements in operational efficiency.

You'll play a key role in shaping procurement outcomes, managing risk, and building organisational maturity through commercial leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance excellence.

• Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super
• Status: Permanent (continuing)
• Ad Close date: 13 October 2025
• Contact: 

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Lead a team of Procurement Business Partners and Strategic Sourcing Specialists; uplift skills across ~340 decentralised true buyers through mentoring, guidance, and capability-building programs
• Develop and deliver sourcing strategies and procurement pipelines aligned to BCE's priorities, ensuring commercial outcomes and risk mitigation
• Act as a trusted advisor to schools and business units; foster early engagement and solution-oriented approaches
• Lead complex procurement negotiations, ensuring sustainable contracts, favourable terms, and appropriate safeguards
• Ensure all sourcing aligns with probity, legislation, and internal policy; provide oversight of evaluation processes and award recommendations
• Build trusted relationships across all levels; represent Procurement in governance forums, workshops, and leadership discussions
• Collaborate with peer leaders (Capability & Governance, Contracting & Compliance) to strengthen BCE's overall procurement function

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement partnering at a senior level, across a wide range of categories, including goods, services, IT, maintenance, and major infrastructure/capital works
• Demonstrated resilience, grit, and leadership under pressure, with the ability to navigate complexity and drive outcomes
• Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in complex, high-value negotiations
• In-depth knowledge of procurement legislation, probity, and governance
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence skills across senior leadership and operational levels
• Tertiary qualification in procurement, commerce, business, law, or related field
• Preferably CIPS-qualified, or with an equivalent professional standing

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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