Manager Procurement & Contracts
Job No:
J8875
Location:
Pymble
**This position is being managed by an external recruitment agency. Please refer to the instructions at the bottom of this advertisement for how to apply**
- Progressive and Future-Focused Council
- Achieve Optimal Procurement and Contract Outcomes
- Attractive Package and Benefits
Situated just 16 kilometres from the city on Sydney's leafy North Shore, Ku-ring-gai is known for its natural beauty and urban villages. It's a picturesque lifestyle with clean waterways, striking wildlife, and action-packed events, supported by excellent services and infrastructure. Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to delivering the community the highest-quality service and value.
Reporting to the Director Corporate, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring Council's procurement, tendering and contract management activities are efficient, transparent and fully compliant with relevant legislation and standards. You will lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies, policies and systems, oversee major tender and contract processes, and drive value-for-money outcomes across Council's significant procurement portfolio.
You will provide specialist advice at an executive level, oversee key procurement systems and registers, and proactively engage with internal stakeholders to support effective service delivery. A strong focus on probity, ethical procurement, modern slavery compliance, supplier engagement and continuous improvement will be central to your success in this role.
To be considered, you will have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive equivalent experience and demonstrated senior-level experience in procurement, tendering and contract management. Proven people leadership capability, strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team are essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead change and make a meaningful impact within a progressive and future-focused Council.
To download a comprehensive Information Pack, view the Position Description or to apply, visit mcarthur.com.au and search under Ref. #J8875.
For a confidential discussion, contact McArthur Team on 02 9277 7000.
Applications close at 9am, Tuesday 24 February 2026.
Apply via recruitment agency link -
https://jobs.mcarthur.com.au/mca/details/J8875/manager-procurement-contracts**Note - Applications will only be considered when submitted via the recruitment agency's portal using the above link. Do not apply via the form below as your application will not be accepted**
