Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking.
If this sounds like you, come and join us!
The GM – Procurement will lead procurement and supplier strategy across Vocus, transforming the function into a strategic value driver.
Vocus has already doubled in size through the acquisition of TPG's fixed line B2B business.
From here, the company intends to continue to grow aggressively - both organically and inorganically - capitalising on solid demand for digital infrastructure driven by AI.
Vocus manages over $2B in annual spend, with approximately $750M-$1B directly influenceable through procurement leadership.
The primary mandate is transformation.
This role will fundamentally transform the procurement capability - building a modern, strategic, and commercially driven function.
A critical dimension of the role is cost optimisation at scale.
You are expected to unlock substantial and sustainable value through procurement excellence.
Responsibilities
Deliver a step-change transformation of procurement capability, including building a modern operating model (category management, governance, sourcing excellence etc)
Embed best practice processes, tools, and automation and shift the function from reactive to strategic
Manage and lead a team of ***** high-performing procurement team members, creating a culture of pace and accountability, commercial ownership and challenge and innovation
Position procurement as a trusted commercial partner,



engage early with the business to shape demand and influence decisions and build strong relationships across Executive and functional leadership
Drive significant value across the $2B+ spend base, capture the $750M-$1B influenceable opportunity and deliver material, recurring cost savings through third-party spend optimisation, commercial renegotiation, demand management and rationalisation and alternative sourcing strategies and operating models
Go beyond cost reduction to unlock supplier-led innovation, strategic partnerships and new commercial constructs
Support ongoing integration and any future acquisitions, reimagine category strategies for a scaled, future-state organisation and enable speed and agility alongside disciplined commercial governance
Establish a centralised strategic supplier management capability
Drive performance, value, and accountability across key enterprise-wide suppliers
Coordinate cross-functional supplier relationships where ownership is fragmented.
Requirements
Proven track record of transforming and building procurement functions
Experience in organisations with >$1B spend
Background in infrastructure, telco, or technology preferred
Demonstrated success in large-scale cost transformation, M&A; and integration and strategic supplier ecosystem management
Ability to identify and unlock non-obvious value opportunities
Deep understanding of modern procurement practices, automation, and tools
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability
Ability to lead through complexity and organisational tension
Comfortable in a lean, fast-paced, private equity environment
Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery oriented.
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📌 Gm - Procurement (Melbourne)
🏢 Vocus Navy
📍 Melbourne