Sourcing Lead

$111,401 – $117,924 per year + Superannuation

The Chief Procurement Office provides expert advice, strategic direction, and procurement solutions to deliver the Council Plan and drive impactful service outcomes across the city. We work across portfolios including critical infrastructure, services, and goods for our community. We are a fun, supportive team that thrives on collaboration and purpose—we don’t just do procurement, we build lasting relationships, tackle challenges, and create meaningful value for the Gold Coast.

About your new role

As a Sourcing Lead, you’ll play a key role in driving strategic procurement success across the City.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team (0–3 direct reports), fostering growth and collaboration
• Manage category planning, sourcing strategies, and end-to-end procurement activities
• Lead high-risk, complex projects including tender development, evaluations, and negotiations
• Build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships to deliver effective outcomes
• Conduct market analysis and support lower-risk tenders as needed
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of procurement data and documentation (SAP, Open Windows, SharePoint)
• Provide mentoring, training, and contribute to tender pipeline planning

This role requires senior-level procurement experience, with proven ability to lead high-risk, complex projects. Government experience is an advantage.

We're looking for people who have :

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Benefits

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Document size must be less than 2MB and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face‑to‑face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre‑employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

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