Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement / Commercial professional to support with the procurement of major projects up to $1b. This role sits within a dedicated bidding office and plays a key part in end-to-end tender preparation, package procurement, and commercial analysis across multiple concurrent bids.
You will work closely with construction, estimating, and commercial teams to ensure trade packages are competitively procured, commercially sound, and aligned with program and delivery objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Manage hands-on procurement across up to 20 trade packages
Issue tender packages to market and coordinate supplier engagement
Liaise with construction and delivery teams to arrange supplier meetings and clarifications
Conduct commercial analysis including cost comparisons, valuations, and bid assessments
Review and interpret conditions of offer, inclusions/exclusions, and scope alignment
Support bid strategy development including options analysis and risk evaluation
Assess productivity impacts and program implications of subcontractor selections
Track and manage tender schedules, submissions, and procurement timelines
Deliver cost analysis and benchmarking to ensure best value outcomes
Contribute to end-to-end bid submissions (targeted for end of July)




Maintain strong awareness of market conditions and local trade capabilities
Ensure alignment with project sensitivities, including preference for local subcontractors where required
Support external valuation and commercial reporting requirements
Key Projects
Packages include numerous major projects including Defence, Sport Stadiums, Infrastructure, on JV delivery models
Working Setting
Based in a Melbourne CBD bidding office
Fast-paced tender environment with multiple concurrent bids
About You
Strong background in construction procurement or commercial management
Experience handling multiple trade packages simultaneously
Confident in cost analysis, commercial evaluation, and bid preparation
Strong numerical and analytical capability
Understanding of construction programs, productivity, and sequencing impacts
Ability to manage complex supplier and subcontractor negotiations
Strong market awareness and supplier network knowledge
Comfortable working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven bidding environment
Process
Initial contract engagement with potential for a permanent role
Interview process led in person at the Melbourne CBD office
Quick turnaround recruitment process
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📌 Procurement Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Melbourne