Job Description

Head of Strategic Procurement

Reference number: 11183

Closing date: 11pm, 6 July 2026

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Salary in line with Council Band 8, commencing at $128,188.03 per annum plus 12% superannuation

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to partner across all business units within Council and play a pivotal role as the lead and subject matter expert for the organisation’s Procurement function. In this role, you will shape and elevate a robust procurement framework, driving continuous improvement through the review and redesign of processes to enable efficient, effective and future-focused work practices.

You will work closely with key stakeholders to understand and anticipate business needs, providing strategic guidance to deliver high-value procurement outcomes that directly support organisational priorities and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on the ongoing development and evolution of the organisation’s procurement and tendering framework
• Lead and implement strategic procurement initiatives that drive efficiencies and support enhanced capital works and operational delivery
• Oversee and continuously improve the Contract Management Framework, including associated strategies, initiatives and procedures
• Deliver expert, practical advice and support to senior leaders and staff on procurement and tendering matters, including relevant legislative requirements
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage strategic procurement arrangements that align with organisational objectives

Skills & Experience

You bring demonstrated procurement experience within a complex organisation, with the ability to influence outcomes at a strategic level.

You hold relevant tertiary qualifications or have developed equivalent expertise through extensive and diverse experience in procurement or a related field.

Critical to your success will be:

• A strong understanding of procurement principles, frameworks and best practice
• Proven experience identifying, recommending and implementing initiatives that drive cost efficiencies and sustainable procurement outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across the organisation
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the and or contact Ben McManus, Manager Asset, EPMO & Procurement on 9243 1489.