The OrganisationOur client is a large, privately owned, asset-intensive business based in Melbourne, currently undergoing a significant period of transformation as it works to modernise the business while cementing its position as a leader in the field, both now and into the future.
There is a real appetite to drive procurement transformation specifically, bringing greater visibility, control, and commercial value to the function and the wider business.The organisation carries a substantial and complex spend base across fleet, fuel, property, technology, and professional services, with sustainability forming part of the broader business agenda.
This appointment reflects a deliberate investment in strengthening procurement's role and influence across the business.ResponsibilitiesReporting to a highly regarded, reputable leader, some of your key responsibilities will include:Developing and leading a Group procurement strategy largely from the ground up, spanning major categories including fleet, fuel, property, technology, and professional servicesOwning end-to-end strategic sourcing activity, including market analysis, negotiation, and contract awardIdentifying and delivering sustainable cost savings and value creation opportunities across the businessEstablishing supplier governance, performance frameworks, and risk management processes where limited infrastructure currently existsBuilding and managing strategic supplier relationships, with a focus on performance, continuity,



and ESG considerationsEstablishing contract management frameworks that protect the business commercially while remaining practical to administerPartnering with business leaders to understand demand and embed better procurement discipline across the organisationOperating as a trusted advisor across the business, with genuine, regular exposure to senior leadershipProgressively bringing greater consistency to spend currently managed at business-unit level, prioritising stakeholder trust and engagement ahead of centralisationBalancing strategic procurement outcomes with the practical needs of a large, complex, operational businessLeading, coaching, and developing a small team, building capability in line with the function's maturityTo Be SuccessfulTo be successful, you'll be a motivated Senior Procurement leader, excited by the prospect of joining a large, complex business within a function that's currently immature but backed by real appetite for change.
You'll roll up your sleeves, build relationships, and drive engagement by being visible and present across the business, earning trust with operational teams and introducing them to new, more efficient ways of operating.Driven, resilient, and pragmatic, you'll know when to push strategically and when to simply focus on what's fit for purpose given where the function is at today,



just as comfortable holding your own with senior leadership as you are working through the detail on the ground.Beyond that, you'll bring:Leadership experience within procurement in a large, complex organisationExperience operating in an asset-intensive, complex, and operationally driven environmentA background in a more corporate, structured procurement environment, complemented by proven experience operating effectively in a private, less mature, and more ambiguous settingTertiary qualifications essential; postgraduate or professional procurement accreditation highly regardedWhy This OpportunityThis appointment offers a rare opportunity to shape a procurement function largely from first principles, rather than inherit an existing structure.
Category strategy, governance, and systems are still being established, providing significant scope for the right candidate to define how the function operates and delivers value over time.The role reports directly to a senior executive who has been instrumental in driving this agenda across the business, and who is fully committed to supporting this appointment's success.
The mandate, and the level of executive backing behind it, are already well established, providing a dynamic, influential, and hands-on leader with the platform to drive real impact within an workplace that is ripe for it.Beyond the immediate mandate, this is a long-term opportunity to build a career within the organisation, with direct exposure to the Executive Leadership Team and real scope to be a highly influential voice as the function, and the business, continues to evolve.
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📌 Group Procurement Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne