In short: A permanent senior procurement leadership role at a major defence and aerospace business, leading the team behind its buying and supplier commercial arrangements, directing significant sourcing initiatives, lifting supplier performance and advising senior leaders on commercial matters. A senior buying leader with deep knowledge of the full purchasing cycle and a record of leading capable teams required.

D'Arcy Weil is recruiting a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Commercial Manager on behalf of a major defence and aerospace business. The permanent role leads the team responsible for buying and supplier commercial arrangements, including:

- Building and guiding a capable, responsive team, with clear expectations and coaching
- Directing major sourcing initiatives from early planning through to supplier appointment, including those that span several categories
- Deepening relationships with key suppliers to improve commercial terms and delivery
- Acting as the trusted commercial adviser to executives and business stakeholders on buying decisions and options
- Holding control, compliance and responsible-sourcing standards firmly in place
- Reporting to leaders on the value the function delivers

The role delivers sound commercial results from the business's external spend, through the people, processes and supplier partnerships behind it.

The Role

- Team leadership: Build and guide a capable, responsive team, set clear expectations, coach individuals and strengthen the team's collective skills
- Major sourcing initiatives: Oversee substantial buying initiatives from early planning through to supplier appointment, including those that span several categories
- Supplier partnerships: Deepen relationships with key suppliers to improve commercial terms and day-to-day delivery
- Senior advisory: Act as the trusted commercial expert for executives and business stakeholders on buying decisions and options
- Governance and risk: Make sure policy is followed,



monitor commercial exposure and embed ethical and sustainable buying practices
- Practice improvement: Raise the standard of methods, tools and team capability across the function
- Performance reporting: Produce dashboards, measures and analysis that show leaders the value being delivered

About You

- A senior buying leader with deep knowledge of the full purchasing cycle and a record of leading capable teams
- A degree in procurement, supply chain, logistics or a related field
- Demonstrated delivery of large, intricate purchasing initiatives
- Credibility with stakeholders and a collaborative approach
- A firm grasp of purchasing governance and a proven ability to track risk
- Experience leading change, building team capability and achieving commercial results
- Skill in preparing and presenting performance analysis, dashboards and targets
- A recognised professional procurement accreditation desirable

What's on Offer

- Package of $180,000 to $210,000 inclusive of superannuation, plus performance bonus
- A permanent senior role leading procurement for a major defence and aerospace business
- Direct advisory access to executives and senior business stakeholders
- Major, complex sourcing initiatives across several categories
- Versatile and hybrid working arrangements
- Structured career development
- Paid parental leave, an employee assistance program and wellbeing support

Apply with a CV and a brief profile covering:

- The teams you have led and the purchasing spend they managed
- The large or complex sourcing initiatives you have delivered, including scope and outcome
- Your experience in purchasing governance, risk and performance reporting

For a confidential discussion, or for more information, contact:

Ivan Pignataro | Director
D'Arcy Weil
M: 0416 507 856
E: [email protected]

Only candidates with current Australian working rights will be considered. All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

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📌 Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Commercial Manager | Defence & Aerospace (Melbourne)
🏢 First Recruitment International
📍 Melbourne