Procurement Specialist

Make an impact through better procurement.

At the City of Ryde, we're looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist who thrives on partnering with stakeholders, delivering best practice procurement outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across a diverse organisation.

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Procurement and Contracts, you will be the go-to expert for procurement and sourcing activities across Council. From strategic tenders and supplier engagement to capability building and process improvement, you'll play a key role in helping Council achieve value-for-money outcomes that benefit our community.

About the Role

This is a varied and influential role where you'll work closely with teams across Council to provide expert procurement advice and lead sourcing activities from planning through to contract award.

You will:

• Provide specialist advice on procurement strategies, sourcing approaches.
• Manage and facilitate Expressions of Interest (EOI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) processes.
• Prepare procurement documentation and evaluation reports
• Facilitate tender evaluations, negotiations and contract finalisation.
• Support the use and optimisation of procurement systems including TechnologyOne, TenderLink and VendorPanel.
• Develop practical procurement resources, templates and guidance materials.
• Deliver engaging training workshops and build procurement capability across Council.
• Identify and manage procurement risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and probity requirements.
• Partner with Finance, Governance, Risk, Audit and Legal teams to improve procurement outcomes.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable procurement practices.

About You

You are a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You can build trusted relationships, navigate complex procurement matters and explain technical concepts in a practical and approachable way.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, tendering, contract management or strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing tender and quotation processes from planning through to contract award.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, governance and probity requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience developing procurement processes, resources and training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organisation and manage competing priorities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• A current driver's licence.

Desirable Experience

We'd love to hear from you if you also have:

• Experience within local government or the public sector.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and NSW procurement requirements.
• Experience using TechnologyOne, TenderLink, VendorPanel or similar procurement systems.
• Understanding of contract administration, risk management and modern slavery obligations.

Why Join City of Ryde?

At City of Ryde, you'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, integrity and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence procurement practices across the organisation while contributing to projects and services that make a real difference to our community.

If you're passionate about delivering procurement excellence and building capability across an organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in It for You?

At City of Ryde, we believe great people deserve great support. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

• Hybrid work arrangements and flexible working hours
• Rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
• Exposure to a wide variety of development applications and complex planning matters
• Professional development, mentoring and career growth opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects
• A collaborative team environment that supports learning and knowledge sharing
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 3 additional leave days over the Christmas period
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Annual performance reviews and Award salary increases

Salary

Your commencing salary will range from $136,165 - $151,639 plus superannuation, depending on your skills, qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Apply online by answering the application questions and attaching your resume. Your responses, together with your resume, will be used to assess your suitability for interview. Please ensure you attach a cover letter with your resume to review your application.

Want to Know More?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Vanessa Di Pietro on 0422625255.

You can also view the Position Description for further information.

Applications close: Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 11:30pm.

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