Procurement Team Lead - Digital & Technology

Opportunity for a Procurement Team Lead (Data and Technology) the role is responsible for leading and coordinating procurement activities across the Data and Technology portfolio. This role provides strategic procurement guidance, ensures compliance with organisational and government procurement frameworks, and partners closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver effective sourcing strategies and high-quality commercial outcomes. The role is full time and will be based at Newstead Head Office.

In this role you will oversee end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring effective planning, prioritisation, and delivery across the full procurement lifecycle while driving value, managing risk, and supporting the successful delivery of technology initiatives.

• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and provide strategic procurement advice.
• Manage high-value sourcing activities, including procurement strategies, RFX documentation, evaluation processes, and contract development.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including market engagement and supplier briefings.
• Lead procurement planning and pipeline management to ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
• Mentor and support the D&T procurement team, promoting best practice sourcing and capability development.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with organisational policies, governance frameworks, and probity requirements, while driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated ICT procurement experience within a large, complex organisation and a strong ability to identify and deliver value through strategic sourcing initiatives. You will have experience leading high-value, high-risk tender processes and managing evaluation panels, supported by strong knowledge of commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier management. Experience engaging with suppliers, managing relationships, and resolving contract matters is essential. You will also have experience using Vendor Panel and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), with the ability to analyse complex data and prepare procurement reports, insights, and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical, organisational, and project management skills are key, along with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 7+ years demonstrated experience in ICT lead procurement roles.
• Degree qualification in Supply, Procurement, Business, Commerce or similar discipline or equivalent experience in complex organisations.
• Formal procurement qualifications, CIPS or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Experience in managing and optimising modern procurement management systems.

Why join us?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer- 

• A competitive salary package from $161,808.48 + superannuation
• Up to 15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
• Leave loading 17.5%
• Modern office environment with attractive end of trip facilities
• Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off
• Additional paid leave over Christmas closure
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions
• Salary packaging options including novated lease
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Professional membership

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5pm Thursday 26 March 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior.