Procurement Manager Brisbane or Sydney
Are you the procurement person who walks into a business and thinks, "We can do this better"?
This is not a role for someone who simply manages POs, renews supplier contracts and keeps the wheels turning.
We're looking for a commercially sharp Procurement Manager, killer negotiator and dynamic leader who can take ownership of procurement, challenge the status quo and help shape what great looks like.With a current executive team and a clear focus on growth, this is your prospect to step in, assess what's working, challenge what isn't and build a smarter, more commercially effective procurement function.The opportunityYou'll lead procurement across ANZ, taking ownership of sourcing, supplier performance, negotiations, purchasing governance and commercial outcomes.You'll work closely with the recent executive leadership team and key stakeholders across Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, Finance, Quality and Customer Service — bringing commercial thinking, energy and fresh ideas to the table.
Your mandate?Improve it. Challenge it. Negotiate harder. Find better ways of doing it.
You'll have genuine scope to influence processes, supplier strategy, systems and ways of working rather than simply inheriting a procurement playbook and following it.
What you'll be doing
Own and execute procurement and sourcing strategies across key spend categories
Lead high-value supplier negotiations
across pricing, terms, service and contracts
Identify new and alternative suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce supply risk
Drive supplier performance,



accountability, service levels and commercial outcomes
Lead tenders, commercial reviews, renewals and sourcing initiatives
Identify and deliver
cost savings, margin improvement and supply efficiencies
Challenge existing processes and introduce smarter, more disciplined ways of working
Improve procurement governance, purchasing controls, data and reporting
Work with the executive team to identify opportunities and turn them into action
Use procurement data, market intelligence and supplier insights to make better commercial decisions
Lead and develop a small Procurement team, providing coaching, direction and accountability
Support D365 optimisation and broader systems/process improvement
Partner across the business to solve supply, pricing, inventory and supplier issues quickly
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for someone with energy, commercial nous and the confidence to make things happen.
You'll ideally bring:
5+ years' procurement, strategic sourcing or senior purchasing experience
Experience operating at Procurement Manager or senior procurement level
Outstanding negotiation skills




— you know how to get the best commercial outcome without destroying the supplier relationship
Strong experience across supplier management, sourcing, tenders and commercial reviews
Ideally, a background in
commercial plastic packaging, packaging, manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or a similar environment
Demonstrated success delivering cost savings, efficiencies or improved supplier performance
Experience leading, coaching or developing a small team
Strong commercial and analytical capability
ERP experience —
D365 is highly regarded
The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and suppliers when necessary
A genuine continuous-improvement mindset
Most importantly, what's your attitude?
We want someone who gets things done.
Someone who doesn't accept "that's how we've always done it" as an answer.
You'll be comfortable getting into the detail, asking difficult questions, negotiating hard, bringing people with you and then actually implementing the change.
You'll also need the maturity to know when to push, when to listen and when to bring the team with you.
This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark.
You'll have the opportunity to reshape procurement practices and the autonomy to identify where the business can do better — commercially, operationally and strategically.
If you're a Procurement Manager who wants to own the outcome rather than simply manage the process, this could be your next move.
That's why we welcome candidates from all walks of life and offer adjustments if needed.
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📌 Procurement Manager - Wetherill Park (Sydney)
🏢 Elements Recruitment
📍 Sydney