A new and exciting opportunity has emerged with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) for a Procurement Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract.
If you are a talented professional ready to apply your expertise to a world-class project and deliver immediate results during this critical planning phase, this is your chance.
Brisbane 2032 is not just planning a sporting event - they’re shaping a lasting legacy for future generations. Our Vision for Brisbane 2032 is
... - Believe: We believe in the power of sport and the Australian spirit. Together, they unlock our limitless potential, grit, and heart to go further than we ever imagined.
- Belong: Everyone is welcome at our Games. Every person is celebrated, creating a playing field that’s fair, fun, and full of connection!
- Become: This is our moment. Our move. Together, we’ll harness the magic of the Games to become stronger and step boldly into an exciting new era.
As an ambitious and inclusive organisation - Brisbane 2032 offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the world's largest sporting event, the world's largest multicultural event, and the world's largest event for people with disability. It is a chance to showcase to the world what Australia has to offer. It is also a chance to celebrate the world’s oldest continuing living culture, Australia’s First Nations peoples, and to promote and further the cause of accessibility and opportunity for all.
As part of this application process, we encourage you to share your motivation to join the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We highly value diverse perspectives and invite you to share your lived experience if you are of First Nations heritage or a person living with disability.
About the Role
The Procurement Manager will report to the Director of Procurement and play a key role in leading the procurement and contracting program and team for Brisbane 2032. This position will be responsible for leading a team of Specialist and Officer roles to source a diverse range of goods and services across multiple industry sectors and categories. In addition, the role will direct the contract management support and advice to various functional areas of the organisation.
As part of a small but dedicated procurement team, the Procurement Manager will need to be hands-on, adaptable, and ready to contribute across a broad range of procurement activities. The role will take the lead in managing the day-to-day sourcing and contract management activities.
The role will include responsibility for directing and managing the Procurement Officer’s including setting work programs and individual development.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing end-to-end procurement leadership and operational support to all Brisbane 2032 functional areas.
- The role will lead procurement planning, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, as well as ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Manage work allocation and performance of the Specialist and Officer roles, including individual performance plans and regular feedback.
- All aspects of contract negotiation and drafting, working with the Legal team as required in relation to legal matters, to execute any approved contracts.
- Leading the advice to functional areas in contract management, including monitoring delivery, quality, costs and risks, preparing variations and extensions, managing disputes and closing out contracts.
- Directly managing as the Contract Holder, the contract performance for any contracts nominated to be managed by the Procurement functional area.
- Maintaining accurate records of all procurement activities, transactions, and contracts in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Skills and Experience
- A strong team player, comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment that will scale into a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in relevant procurement functions.
- Demonstrated team leadership experience, or progression on this pathway with exceptional team and stakeholder management.
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to get into the detail, own tenders and contracts and support the team when the workload is high.
- Proven commercial acumen, with strong negotiation skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in contract management, including drafting, execution, and performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with the Queensland Government Procurement Policy - advantageous but not essential
To Apply
If you are a passionate and experienced Procurement Manager, looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we encourage you to apply.
For questions about this role, please contact brisbane2032@randstad.com.au
Please apply with your updated resume and a 1-2 page suitability statement highlighting your experience in relation to the required skills and your own lived experience which is relevant to this opportunity. Please ensure your CV and statement are combined into one document. To send your application, please click "Apply Now" or follow the prompts provided. Applications close on 7th September at 4pm.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are committed to ensuring our application and recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best, please let us know.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply.
