Executive Recruitment

Chief Procurement Officer

Recruitment & Search in Queensland

Great organisations rarely fail because of procurement.

They fail because they appoint the wrong leader to manage commercial risk, supplier performance and strategic value.



At Kingston Human Capital, we help organisations identify, engage and appoint exceptional Chief Procurement Officers and senior procurement leaders who can balance commercial outcomes, stakeholder expectations, governance requirements and long-term organisational performance.

Common Challenges When Hiring a Chief Procurement Officer

We're struggling to find strategic procurement leaders.

Many procurement professionals excel operationally. Far fewer possess the executive leadership, commercial acumen and stakeholder influence required for enterprise-wide impact.

We need someone who can balance risk and value.

Today's procurement leaders must achieve value for money while maintaining governance, supplier performance and compliance obligations.

Our organisation is facing more commercial complexity.

Supply chain disruption, regulatory change and growing stakeholder expectations require procurement leaders who can navigate uncertainty and drive improvement.

This appointment influences significant expenditure.

Chief Procurement Officers shape contract performance, supplier relationships, governance outcomes and commercial decision-making across the entire organisation.

What Makes an Outstanding Chief Procurement Officer?

Executive leadership has changed. Today's Chief Procurement Officer are expected to:

Develop enterprise procurement strategy

Strengthen governance and risk management

Drive commercial value and efficiency

Lead complex stakeholder environments

Manage strategic supplier relationships

Deliver measurable organisational outcomes

Lead procurement transformation

Executive roles Kingston Human Capital commonly recruit:

Head of Procurement

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

Procurement Transformation Leader

Supply Chain Executive

Procurement Director

Chief Commercial Officer

Executive Director Procurement

Commercial Director

Contracts & Commercial Executive

Government Procurement Executive

Our Recruitment Process

Defining Success Before

We Search


We work with stakeholders to clarify priorities, leadership capabilities, cultural alignment and measures that define success in the role.

Market Mapping & Executive Identification


We identify exceptional executive talent across Queensland, interstate markets and adjacent industries - including passive leaders.

Executive Assessment

& Evaluation


We assess track records, leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, cultural alignment and history of delivering outcomes.

Appointment Support

& Negotiation


We support negotiations due diligence, reference processes, offer acceptable and executive onboarding planning.

Why Organisations Choose Kingston Human Capital

20+ Years

Executive search experience in Queensland

1,200 +

Executive appointments successfully delivered

15,000 +

Executive leaders engaged through proactive market mapping

96%

Executive offer acceptance rate

100% Partner-Led

Every search led by senior consultants from start to finish.

Meet Your Recruitment Expert
Gerard Kerr
General Manager Executive Search & Selection and Co-Founder

Gerard Kerr

General Manager Executive Search & Selection and Co-Founder
Gerard has over 20 years of recruitment experience and a deep understanding of managing complex search and selection processes across a wide range of industries.

Gerard is an owner of the business. His business pride is on the line for your recruitment needs.

Owner of the Business Working For You

We are no the cheapest, but we are committed to delivering the best value for your investments.

Outstanding Value For Money

We place the right leaders who make a long-lasting impact on your business.

Placements That Matter

Your warranty for confidence in every executive appointment.

Recruitment Guarantee

Over 20 years of industry experience on a fully-qualified career professional.

Highly Experienced Career Recruiters
Full Focus

We are a specialised team dedicated to a number of high-quality placements that get our best attention.

How We Access Executive Talent

✓  Active candidates from our talent networks

✓  Passive leaders open to the right opportunity

✓  Hidden talent communities and introductions

✓  Algorithmic search capability

✓  Talent mapping & market intelligence

Reducing Risk in Executive Appointments

⚠ Misalignment between role and strategy

⚠ Weak stakeholder briefing

⚠ Over-reliance on known networks

⚠ Poor candidate experience

⚠ Unclear assessment criteria

⚠ Slow decision-making

Proof & Credibility

134 consecutive weeks of continued employment

20+ years of executive recruitment expertise

100% guarantee and confidence in every appointment

97% placements still in place after three years

The market map Kingston Human Capital provided for our CPO role surfaced talent we had no idea was available to us. Thank you for delivering an exceptional outcome. We never thought we would have two candidates to choose from.
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We Connect People With Purpose

We know the importance of looking beyond skills and experience when it comes to executive competencies.


In the search to secure pedigree executive talent for the Governments and leading commercial organisations, we take a modern, multi-dimensional approach.


Our unique sourcing strategies are customised for every engagement and underpinned by exceptional algorithmic search capabilities. We ensure you have access to active, passive, and hidden executive talent communities.

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The Companies We Work With

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Executive Roles We Are Currently Recruiting

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News and Insights

A statutory authority: 116 applications and up to 29 hours of panel time nobody had
By Michelle Bassett • September 28, 2026
A project management role on a major infrastructure program closed with 116 applications. Reading them would have taken the panel up to 29 hours before shortlisting began. Kingston Human Capital took the lot and the authority appointed within five weeks.
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A statutory commission needed nine roles filled before a legislated scheme commenced and did not expect it could be done in time. Kingston Human Capital ran nine campaigns as one program. 534 applications, 37 interviews, nine appointments, 11.6 business days shortlist to report.
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A senior finance leadership role, advertised, extended, and still no competitive field. Kingston Human Capital took the campaign over mid-flight and the department appointed without re-advertising. 44 applications, 4 interviews, 2 suitable candidates, 1 appointment.
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About Department of Environment and Science (DES) Queensland boasts one of the most diverse and beautiful environments in the world. Without even counting the Great Barrier Reef and its cultural and economic significance to Queensland and Australia, over 64 million visitors flock to Queensland's national parks, forests, and arts and cultural facilities every year. The Department of Environment and Science (DES) exists to protect Queensland's environment so that future generations can enjoy its beauty. Working closely with local government, stakeholders, and communities, the DES works to achieve a better environmental, economic and social future for Queensland. To continue its vital work of protecting Queensland's beautiful, delicate environment, the team at the DES reached out to Kingston as one of their executive recruitment partners. The DES wanted to make sure they partnered with an executive search firm that used both traditional and contemporary recruitment techniques. In addition to traditional executive search, they saw the power of video and understood how contemporary social media talent attraction campaigns would benefit their recruitment project.
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About Screen Queensland Screen Queensland is a government-owned company working to make Queensland a global leader for the film and TV industry. As a result of Screen Queensland, the Sunshine State was host to some of the biggest movies of the past decade, including Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Kong: Skull Island, and Thor: Ragnarok. In addition to attracting interstate and international productions to Queensland, the company also fosters homegrown talent in Queensland, investing in the diverse, entertaining, and ground-breaking talent in Queensland; creating jobs, stimulating the economy and upskilling our local industry. Screen Queensland has an ambitious plan for the screen and film industry in Queensland, and Kingston Human Capital helped them find an equally ambitious CEO to steer them towards achieving their vision.
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About The Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) Established in 2018, Container Exchange (COEX) is a not-for-profit organisation running Queensland’s Containers for Change Scheme, ensuring that over 3 billion drink bottles don't end up as landfill. The Containers for Change Scheme allows people to return eligible drink containers for a 10 cent refund at over 270 sites across Queensland, reducing container litter and encouraging enterprises to raise funds from donations of container refunds. In addition to the Containers for Change Scheme, COEX promotes recycling and helps the local community from donations to charities, community and sports groups, as well as not-for-profit organisations registered with the scheme.
By Gerard Kerr • September 28, 2026
About The Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a unique government agency that combines property development with specialist planning functions. EDQ has over 20 locations throughout Queensland providing land solutions to help retain existing industry as well as to attract new business investment and development in Queensland. 
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