Principal Procurement Advisor

About LGA Procurement

LGA Procurement is a self-funded subsidiary of the Local Government Association. We partner with South Australian councils to deliver best practice procurement outcomes. We provide strategic advice, tendering and contracting services, procurement resources, professional development, and access to sector-wide contracts that create value, efficiency and compliance across local government. As part of our team, you'll contribute to initiatives that strengthen procurement capability and support better outcomes for councils and communities throughout South Australia.

About the role

As the Principal Procurement Advisor, you will play a key role in the procurement process. You will lead defined and complex procurement projects and provide senior specialist advice to councils and internal stakeholders. The role leads the development and ongoing administration of assigned supplier panels and complex sourcing activities, recommending commercial approaches and award outcomes.

The Principal Procurement Advisor acts as the key contact for procurement enquiries, resolving matters within delegation and escalating contentious or high-risk issues for final decision.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects (goods, services, works), including planning, market engagement, evaluation and recommendation
• Prepare acquisition plans, RFx, evaluation plans, and contract documents
• Chair or act as lead advisor to evaluation panels for designated procurements
• Lead the continuous improvement, administration and optimisation of assigned supplier panels
• Provide expert procurement and commercial advice to councils and stakeholders on sourcing strategies, contract management and risk management
• Design and deliver standard training and targeted workshops to uplift procurement capability
• Deliver reports, presentations and recommendations that support informed decision-making and effective outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, templates and guidance materials
• Foster effective supplier and customer partnerships and contribute to business development opportunities

About you

• Extensive experience, or relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, contract management, business, finance or a related field. CIPS accreditation is highly regarded
• Substantial experience delivering end-to-end procurements, including complex/strategic sourcing in public sector contexts
• Working knowledge of procurement tools such as Unimarket, contract management and data systems
• Knowledge of Australian Contract Law, Local Government Act, other applicable law and Acts and their application (for example commercial contracting, insurance, warranties, competition and intellectual property) and their practical application in procurement and contracting
• Proficiency with DocuSign, CRM platforms, Unimarket
• Local government or similar industry experience
• Understanding of the role of LGA Procurement and LGA

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• A supportive and enjoyable team culture
• Ability to contribute real change and ideas
• Work from a modern office in the east end of the CBD
• Active social club
• Employee development and health and well-being programs

Enquiries directly to John Kelly, Manager Procurement Advisory Services, LGA Procurement

Phone: [08 8224 2015](tel:08 8224 2015)  I Email: [email protected]

Website:

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit via SEEK with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the role requirements and a current resume with two referees.

Applications close at 5 pm Monday, 12th October 2026.

For a copy of the position description, please visit

LGA embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.