Transform the future of procurement in a values-driven organisation.
Join Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) as the Head of Procurement and Contracting - a pivotal leadership role that will drive strategic transformation and deliver long-term impact.
This is a rare opportunity to combine professional excellence with purpose, leading an organisation-wide shift towards best practice procurement, strong governance, and values-led stewardship.
You will provide enterprise-wide oversight to ensure probity and value-for-money outcomes aligned to BCE's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan.
The Opportunity
* Lead the delivery of a centre-led procurement and contracting model that drives compliance, efficiency, and value for money.
* Act as BCE's principal commercial advisor on complex procurement, supplier performance, and contract strategy.
* Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team with a strong commercial mindset and service excellence focus.
* Embed strong probity, transparency, governance, and third-party contracting compliance across all procurement activity.
* Oversee supplier and contract performance to drive continuous improvement and strong commercial outcomes.
* Improve procurement processes and systems to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance user experience.
* Align procurement strategy with BCE's broader organisational goals, sustainability commitments, and Catholic Social Teaching values.
This role offers a career-defining opportunity to deliver enterprise-wide transformation in a large, complex environment.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
* Membership with CIPS, CPP, or an equivalent recognised procurement body.
* Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement risk, and vendor assurance.
* Strong digital and systems capability with ERP/procurement platforms and analytics tools.
* Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and building organisational capability.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A commitment to ethical procurement, sustainability, and social responsibility.
* Experience in education, not-for-profit, government, or faith-based sectors will be highly regarded.
* Strong understanding of governance, probity and risk management in a complex organisation.
BCE is more than a workplace it is a community driven by purpose. As a leader, you will have the opportunity to shape impactful outcomes for both the organisation and the broader community. You will be part of a values-led organisation that combines commercial excellence with Catholic social teaching.
As the Head of Procurement and Contracting you will drive a transformation program focussed on innovation, sustainability, and ethical procurement. Work with a supportive leadership team committed to positive change and delivery of high performance in an organisation with a culture of professional growth, wellbeing, inclusion, and respect.
If you are a visionary leader ready to shape the future of procurement and contracting, we would love to hear from you.
Head of Procurement and Contracting - Brisbane, QLD, AU
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