Job Description

Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC About the Role n

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.

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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 n

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- Manage hands-on procurement across up to 20 trade packages
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- Issue tender packages to market and coordinate supplier engagement
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- Liaise with construction and delivery teams to arrange supplier meetings and clarifications
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- Conduct commercial analysis including cost comparisons, valuations, and bid assessments
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- Review and interpret conditions of offer, inclusions/exclusions, and scope alignment
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- Support bid strategy development including options analysis and risk evaluation
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- Assess productivity impacts and program implications of subcontractor selections
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- Track and manage tender schedules, submissions, and procurement timelines
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- Deliver cost analysis and benchmarking to ensure best value outcomes
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- Contribute to end-to-end bid submissions (targeted for end of July)
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- Maintain strong awareness of market conditions and local trade capabilities
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- Ensure alignment with project sensitivities, including preference for local subcontractors where required
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- Support external valuation and commercial reporting requirements
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Key Projects nn
- Packages include numerous major projects including Defence, Sport Stadiums, Infrastructure, on JV delivery models
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Working Environment nn
- Based in a Melbourne CBD bidding office
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- Fast-paced tender environment with multiple concurrent bids
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About You nn
- Strong background in construction procurement or commercial management
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- Experience handling multiple trade packages simultaneously
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- Confident in cost analysis, commercial evaluation, and bid preparation
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- Strong numerical and analytical capability
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- Understanding of construction programs, productivity, and sequencing impacts
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- Ability to manage complex supplier and subcontractor negotiations
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- Strong market awareness and supplier network knowledge
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- Comfortable working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven bidding workplace
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Process nn
- Initial contract engagement with potential for a permanent role
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- Interview process led in person at the Melbourne CBD office
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- Quick turnaround recruitment process
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📌 Procurement Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Melbourne