- Drive commercial value
- Influence decision-making
- Shape procurement outcomes

Partnering with stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities and deliver commercially sound outcomes

Your new company An opportunity exists for an experienced procurement skilled to join a well-established organisation with significant accountability and governance obligations. Working as a trusted advisor to business leaders, you will play a key role in strengthening procurement capability, driving commercial outcomes, and fostering greater competition and value across procurement activities.

This is a highly autonomous role where you'll have the opportunity to influence procurement culture, develop effective sourcing strategies, and partner with stakeholders to deliver commercially sound outcomes that support broader organisational objectives.

Your new role

- Partnering with stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities and deliver commercially sound outcomes

- Providing expert advice on procurement strategy, market engagement and sourcing approaches

- Reviewing, analysing and negotiating contracts to ensure favourable commercial terms and mitigate risk

- Driving greater competition and value through procurement activities

- Uplifting procurement capability across the business through coaching, guidance and education

- Leading and supporting end-to-end procurement processes across a range of categories

- Navigating complex and often ambiguous procurement challenges with confidence and creativity

- Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement frameworks, policies and practices

What you'll need to succeed





We are seeking a commercially minded procurement professional who combines strong technical procurement knowledge with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.

- Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, commercial management or contract management

- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contracts, identify risks and uncover value opportunities

- Experience providing strategic procurement advice to senior stakeholders

- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across a business
- The confidence to work independently, prioritise competing demands and manage your own portfolio
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to operate effectively in changing or ambiguous environments

- Experience across technology procurement will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where procurement is valued as a strategic business partner. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, the support of experienced leaders, and the opportunity to influence procurement outcomes across a broad and interesting portfolio.

You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements and the chance to work on complex and meaningful procurement initiatives.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Janelle Kelly, Associate Director

Recruiting experts in Procurement

P: 02 61127670 E: [email protected]

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