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 Environment

Based in a Melbourne CBD bidding office

Fast-paced tender environment with multiple concurrent bids

About You

Solid 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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
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