Procurement Recruitment Specialists

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Procurement plays an increasingly strategic role in how organisations manage cost, strengthen supplier relationships, mitigate risk and create long-term value. As supply markets, technology and business priorities evolve, procurement teams need professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong stakeholder, negotiation and analytical capability.

Six Degrees Executive connects businesses with procurement professionals who can navigate complexity, identify opportunities and build stronger commercial outcomes across the supplier lifecycle.

Our specialist procurement recruiters work across a broad range of industries, recruiting talent from specialist and category roles through to senior procurement leadership.

Where we specialise in Procurement

Our specialist recruiters understand the different capabilities required across procurement, from strategic leadership and category management to sourcing, supplier relationships and procurement analytics.
Procurement leadership
Procurement
Leadership

We recruit procurement leaders who can shape strategy, strengthen commercial performance and build procurement capability across complex organisations.

Roles we recruit:
Chief Procurement Officer | Procurement Director | Head of Procurement | Head of Sourcing | Procurement Manager | Senior Procurement Manager

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Category Management
& Strategic Sourcing

We connect businesses with professionals who can develop category strategies, navigate complex supplier markets and deliver sustainable commercial value across direct and indirect spend.

Roles we recruit:
Senior Category Manager | Category Manager | Direct Category Manager | Indirect Category Manager | Strategic Sourcing Manager | Sourcing Manager | Buyer

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Supplier
Management

We recruit professionals who bring together commercial judgement, negotiation and relationship management to improve supplier performance, manage contracts and support stronger business outcomes.

Roles we recruit:
Supplier Relationship Manager | Vendor Manager | Contract Manager | Commercial Supply Manager | Procurement Specialist

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Analytics
& Transformation

We find procurement professionals who can turn data into commercial insight and support businesses through technology, process improvement and procurement transformation.

Roles we recruit:
Procurement Analyst | Sourcing Analyst | Procurement Specialist | Senior Procurement Analyst | Procurement Project Manager

Procurement jobs we recruit

Meet our dedicated procurement specialists who connect businesses with skilled professionals across Australia. Their expertise and industry knowledge ensure every placement is the right fit, every time.

  • Head of/ Director Procurement
  • Procurement Manager
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Supplier Relationships Manager
  • Strategic Sourcing Manager
  • Sourcing Manager
  • Procurement Analyst
  • Sourcing Analyst
  • Category Management
  • Category Manager - Direct
  • Category Manager - Indirects
  • Buyer
  • Project Management
  • Vendor/ Contract Manager

Procurement consultants

Meet our dedicated procurement specialists who connect businesses with skilled professionals across Australia. Their expertise and industry knowledge ensure every placement is the right fit, every time.

Meet the team
Alastair Pennie
Alastair Pennie

Director - New South Wales
Executive search, Procurement, Contracting, Supply chain, Consumer & FMCG, Healthcare, Sydney

David Goodrem
David Goodrem

Associate Director
Engineering, Procurement, Supply chain, Melbourne

Chris Barr
Chris Barr

Director
Procurement, Supply chain, Retail, Consumer & FMCG, Healthcare, Services, Brisbane

Christine Armadass
Christine Armadass

Manager
Procurement, Accounting & Finance, Contracting, Melbourne

Anthony Branch
Anthony Branch

Executive Consultant
Supply chain, Procurement, Operations, Contracting, Brisbane

Etienne Pommey
Etienne Pommey

Executive Consultant
Procurement, Supply chain, Contracting, Melbourne

Sean Johnson
Sean Johnson

Client Services Director
Supply chain, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Brisbane

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Associate Director - Procurement
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General Manager - Sourcing
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Head of Procurement
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Category Manager
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Consumer, Procurement

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Procurement recruitment FAQs

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We recruit across the procurement function, from Procurement Analysts, Specialists and Category Managers through to Procurement Managers, Heads of Procurement, Procurement Directors and Chief Procurement Officers. Our expertise also covers strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, procurement analytics and transformation roles.

Our Procurement recruiters work across a broad range of industries including FMCG, Consumer, Retail, Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Services and For Purpose. This cross-industry experience helps us identify relevant talent while also looking beyond traditional sector boundaries when transferable procurement expertise is required.

Our consultants combine established procurement networks, targeted search, market mapping and advertising to identify both active and passive candidates. Our specialist focus means we maintain relationships with procurement professionals across different levels and areas of expertise, allowing us to reach beyond applicants actively searching for a new role.

The right skills depend on the role, but strong procurement professionals typically combine technical expertise with commercial acumen, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management. Data and technology capability are also increasingly valuable as procurement functions use systems and analytics to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Yes. We recruit experienced Procurement contractors for project-based requirements, transformation programs, specialist capability, interim leadership, backfill and periods of increased workload. Contracting gives businesses access to specific expertise while maintaining flexibility as requirements change.

Yes. Our Executive Search capability supports senior procurement appointments including Chief Procurement Officers, Procurement Directors, Heads of Procurement and other senior procurement and commercial leadership positions. We use targeted market mapping and established executive networks to identify leaders with the right functional expertise, industry understanding and leadership capability.