Exclusive Opportunity: Shape the Brisbane 2032 Games with Randstad
Are you a talented procurement professional ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Randstad is exclusively partnering with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) to recruit a dynamic Procurement Specialist.
This is your chance to play a key role in sourcing a diverse range of goods and services and providing contract management support for the 2032 Games.
About Brisbane 2032
Brisbane 2032 was established to plan, organise, finance and stage the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Between July and September 2032, Brisbane will host both events over an exciting and history-making 29 days of ceremony, festival and competition. The Games will see 14,850 athletes from over 200 teams arrive on our shores to compete for Olympic and Paralympic glory.
The Role
As a Procurement Specialist, reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will be instrumental in providing end-to-end procurement support across all functional areas of Brisbane 2032.
Key Responsibilities:
... - Provide end-to-end procurement support to all Brisbane 2032 functional areas.
- Support procurement planning and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage all aspects of sourcing activities, including RFx development and management, commercial negotiations, drafting decision papers and ensuring RFx compliance requirements are met.
- Lead contract negotiation and drafting, working closely with the Legal team.
- Support contract management, including monitoring delivery, quality, costs and risks, preparing contract variations and extensions, managing disputes and closing out contracts.
- Directly manage contract performance for Corporate Services contracts or other contracts assigned to the Procurement function.
- Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, transactions and contracts.
- Support supplier management, customer engagement and community engagement activities.
- Contribute to policy development, governance reviews and system implementation initiatives.
- Assist with audits, reporting and review activities.
Desired Experience and Competencies:
- 3-5 years of relevant procurement experience.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven commercial acumen, with strong negotiation skills and experience.
- Solid experience in contract management, including drafting, execution and performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with the Queensland Government Procurement Policy is highly regarded.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and help shape a world-class procurement function for Brisbane 2032, we encourage you to apply. If you are wanting more information about the role, please contact Randstad's Procurement Recruitment Specialist Damien Cronin via email at damien.cronin@randstad.com.au
Join us in making history!
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
