Procurement Manager circa $********K + Super + 6% BonusSydney or Brisbane HybridAre 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 energetic leader who can take ownership of procurement, challenge the status quo and help shape what great looks like.
With a new executive team and a clear focus on growth, this is your opportunity 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 new 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 doingOwn and execute procurement and sourcing strategies across key spend categoriesLead high-value supplier negotiations across pricing, terms,



service and contractsIdentify new and alternative suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce supply riskDrive supplier performance, accountability, service levels and commercial outcomesLead tenders, commercial reviews, renewals and sourcing initiativesIdentify and deliver cost savings, margin improvement and supply efficienciesChallenge existing processes and introduce smarter, more disciplined ways of workingImprove procurement governance, purchasing controls, data and reportingUse procurement data, market intelligence and supplier insights to make better commercial decisionsLead and develop a small Procurement team, providing coaching, direction and accountabilitySupport D365 optimisation and broader systems/process improvementWho 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 experienceExperience operating at Procurement Manager or senior procurement levelOutstanding negotiation skills — you know how to get the best commercial outcome without destroying the supplier relationshipStrong experience across supplier management, sourcing, tenders and commercial reviewsIdeally, a background in commercial plastic packaging, packaging, manufacturing,



distribution, FMCG or a similar environmentDemonstrated success delivering cost savings, efficiencies or improved supplier performanceExperience leading, coaching or developing a small teamStrong commercial and analytical capabilityERP experience — D365 is highly regardedThe confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and suppliers when necessaryA genuine continuous-improvement mindsetMost 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 need to be dynamic, commercially hungry, pragmatic and solutions-focused.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 backing the executive team, 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.
If there's anything we can do to make the recruitment process more comfortable or accessible for you let us know.
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📌 Procurement Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Elements Recruitment
📍 New South Wales