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This is a rare opportunity to join a large, values-driven organisation delivering essential services to Victorians. As Head of Procurement, you'll take ownership of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and commercial delivery across a diverse and high-value portfolio. Working closely with executive stakeholders, you'll lead procurement transformation and build capability across the function - while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and Victorian Government procurement standards.
About the Role
* Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing across multiple business units
* Develop and embed a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework
* Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Deliver commercial value, mitigate risk, and drive supplier innovation
* Oversee procurement governance, VGPB compliance, and social procurement outcomes
* Uplift procurement capability, systems, and team performance
What You'll Bring
* Extensive experience in senior procurement leadership and managing teams
* Proven background managing complex, high-value supplier portfolios
* Strong understanding of government procurement (VGPB or similar)
* Demonstrated success in embedding SRM frameworks and improving supplier performance
* Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and aligning procurement with organisational strategy
* Experience leading change in regulated, complex environments
You'll Be a Great Fit If You…
* Bring a strategic, commercial, and values-led approach to procurement
* Thrive in transformation environments and enjoy solving complex problems
* Are passionate about social procurement, innovation, and long-term supplier partnerships
* Are collaborative, resilient, and capable of influencing at all levels
Why Apply?
This is your chance to make a meaningful impact at a leadership level. You'll help shape the future of procurement in a high-performing organisation committed to excellence, integrity, and public value.
Apply now to learn more or reach out to [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion. All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.
Who are we
At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.
We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.
We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.
To learn more about working with PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.
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