An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially driven Procurement Manager to join a well-established Australian manufacturer and wholesaler with a strong market position and a long history of growth.
The business operates across Australia, Current Zealand and Asia, supplying a broad range of high-volume engineered products into industries including construction, retail hardware, manufacturing and oil & gas.
With an established support team and significant international supplier network, this is a key role responsible for driving the organisation's sourcing strategy and commercial outcomes.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of procurement and overseas sourcing across a large and diverse product portfolio.
This is a hands-on strategic role combining supplier management, commercial negotiation, product development and international sourcing.
Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies across a broad product portfolio
Identify, evaluate and develop new international suppliers, particularly across Asia
Manage and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers
Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, quality and service outcomes
Identify alternative and more competitive sources of supply
Conduct supplier reviews and audits across the international supplier base
Manage a large number of SKUs sourced from overseas manufacturers




Work closely with Product Management on new product opportunities and range development
Support market research, product development and commercialisation initiatives
Monitor supplier performance, quality, cost and delivery
Drive ESG compliance and APCO Covenant requirements
Use data and market analysis to identify procurement opportunities and improve commercial outcomes
Travel internationally to visit suppliers and manufacturing partners as required
About You
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in international/overseas sourcing, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, hardware, building products or similarly product-focused environment.
You will ideally bring:
10+ years' procurement experience, with significant overseas sourcing exposure
Strong experience sourcing from and managing suppliers across Asia
Proven capability across supplier selection, negotiation and supplier development
Experience managing large and complex SKU portfolios
Strong commercial and analytical capability
Experience working with product development and new product introduction
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
Strong supplier relationship and negotiation capabilities
A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically
Degree-level qualifications in a relevant discipline
Experience within engineering, building products, hardware, safety products or manufacturing would be highly regarded.
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📌 Procurement Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Sydney