Procurement Specialist

Location: melbourne
Job Type: permanent
Salary: Salary dependant on experience, Bonus & Hybrid Working
Contact: Etienne Pommey
The Organisation
This is a well-recognised organisation with a strong presence in the market, continuing to invest in building a best-in-class procurement function. With a focus on driving commercial value across the business, they’re seeking a Procurement Specialist to strengthen supplier partnerships and deliver meaningful outcomes across a diverse range of categories.

The Opportunity
The successful incumbent will support the management of a variety of portfolios within the organisation managing contracts, running negotiations, and driving commercial improvements across these spend areas. It’s a varied role that blends hands-on contract management with supplier performance analysis, market research, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the business extracts maximum value from its supply base while strengthening governance and compliance.

Key areas of focus include:
  • Supporting procurement activity across a variety of categories
  • Conducting supply market research and analysis to inform sourcing strategies
  • Supporting contract formation, supplier performance reporting, and governance
  • Collaborating cross-functionally to embed strong procurement practices and ensure early engagement
Skills and Experience Required
You’ll have proven procurement experience across indirect categories, and an ability to operate a portfolio autonomously. You’ll bring strong supplier management and negotiation skills, coupled with the ability to analyse markets and deliver insights that support decision-making. Your interpersonal and communication skills will set you apart, as you’ll be working with a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers. Strong analytical ability and commercial acumen are key to succeeding in this role.

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