Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader Procurement with a high level of procurement experience to join the Financial Services Unit.
The objectives of the position are to:
- Lead Council’s procurement and contract management activities, ensuring compliance, fostering strong supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement to deliver efficient and effective procurement outcomes.
- Develop and review procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Local Government Legislation and Statutory requirements.
- Establish and rationalise key supplier agreements, identify new opportunities and seek ways to improve efficiencies.
- Continuously improve the organisation’s procurement processes.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor of Business or related discipline, and considerable knowledge and expertise in procurement related activities.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- High level procurement experience in a small to medium multi-function organisation or Local Government environment.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Local Government Act 2009 and any other legislation as it relates to procurement.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the preparation of contracts, tenders and evaluation processes.
- Proven ability to undertake tasks and duties in a logical and objective manner.
- Well-developed reporting and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of quality service to internal and external customers.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Team Leader experience.
- Experience in presenting to suppliers, working groups and staff.
- Sound time management skills.
- Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- High level of problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Experience in and commitment to working in a team environment.
Our organisation offers excellent working conditions and a range of generous employee benefits including flexible working arrangements and supports and encourages our employees with training and professional development opportunities.
Department: Corporate and Communities
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm Friday 18 September 2026
