Navin Stevenson

I am a seasoned procurement specialist with over a decade of experience in the Australian Public Service, including seven years as a Senior Procurement Specialist. Over the years, I have played a crucial role in establishing and refining procurement processes and workflows across the Department of Education and Employment portfolios. These experiences have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of procurement across various domains, including corporate services, program and project management, and other delivery-enabling functions.

• ERP Commercial Adviser - Procurement, Department of Defence, 01/01/YY, Built a strong foundation in developing robust procurement strategies to meet complex organizational needs, Adept at negotiations, consistently achieving favorable outcomes, Focused on precise contract management and seeking out cost-reduction opportunities, Spearheaded strategic procurement initiatives for the largest IT transformation program in the department, Provided expert commercial guidance on intricate procurement and contract management issues, Negotiated with suppliers to achieve significant cost savings, Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to streamline the Defence ERP Program’s procurement processes
• Procurement Manager, Department of Defence (WSO SDMO), 01/01/YY, Responsible for leading procurement and commercial activities, Ensured compliance with legislative frameworks and maintained probity in all operations, Worked closely with internal teams across various departments, offering expert advice on procurement and contract management, Overseeing procurement processes throughout the full life cycle, Engaging with Commercial Software, Hardware, ICT, NMP, and Legal branches to deliver comprehensive support, Managing data capture and reporting on procurement processes
• Assistant Director – Procurement & Grants, Department of Education, Skills, and Employment, 01/01/YY, Led a team responsible for providing procurement policy advice and managing a project focused on Senate Estimates reporting, Developed processes that significantly reduced the reporting timeframe, Demonstrated sustained achievements across various projects, stakeholder management, and service delivery, Led procurement policy and processes department-wide, Developed quicker and more accurate procurement reports, Analyzed processes and implemented project management strategies for system enhancements
• Assistant Director – Procurement & Grants, Department of Education, 01/01/YY, Focused on building procurement visibility and providing guidance across the department for non-ICT procurement processes, Successfully managed tendering processes and engaged with market panels, Ensured compliance with departmental policies, Administered procurement processes through panels and tenders, Promoted the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), Managed budgets, journal entries, and expense reports, Contributed to Senate Estimates reporting