As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving best-practice procurement strategies for high-value, high-risk categories across the organization. This position focuses on fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure the acquisition of goods and services is executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with the strategic objectives of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
You will report directly to the Manager – Procurement and Contracts within NHVR’s Corporate Services Division, contributing to the delivery of robust procurement outcomes that support operational excellence and regulatory effectiveness.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management.
• Develop RFX documentation and risk strategies.
• Ensure compliance with NHVR procurement governance, act as Probity Officer.
• Liaise with legal services for procurement matters.
• Advise stakeholders on sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Plan and deliver procurement initiatives on time.
• Ensure purchases meet policy, cost, safety, and legislative standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic transformation of procurement.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Extensive procurement experience in complex organisations.
• Expertise in high-risk, high-value tenders and contract management.
• Strong supplier engagement and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Vendor Panel, D365, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer service.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.
  NHVR’s Procurement and Contracts team are currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation.
  To learn more, the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - https://careers.nhvr.gov.au/jobs/search

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management.
• Develop RFX documentation and risk strategies.
• Ensure compliance with NHVR procurement governance, act as Probity Officer.
• Liaise with legal services for procurement matters.
• Advise stakeholders on sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Plan and deliver procurement initiatives on time.
• Ensure purchases meet policy, cost, safety, and legislative standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic transformation of procurement.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• 7+ years in procurement roles.
• Degree in Supply, Procurement, Business, Commerce, or similar.
• Formal procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with modern procurement systems