Opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Procurement Specialist. Join a global multinational and report into the Head of Procurement based in the regional head office in Asia. We are looking for a self-starter confident to quickly learn and be capable to be self-sufficient for an end-to-end Procurement Specialist role.

Join a global business in the industrial sector, this role has a key focus on the procurement of categories such as transportation, logistics, engineering and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Sourcing Plans: Analyse market trends and business needs to design effective sourcing strategies for categories such as transportation, logistics, engineering, maintenance, for the business across Australia.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiation and Contracting: Contract negotiations to secure favourable terms while adhering to company policies and compliance standards.
• Specialised Contracts: Oversee contracts related to road and sea freight, the transportation of hazardous materials and industrial gases, and the delivery of materials for new plant construction projects. In addition to a broader business category focus.
• Data Analysis: Utilise data analytics to monitor supplier performance, optimise costs, and forecast future sourcing needs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams, including operations, finance, and engineering, to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
• Risk Management: Mitigate supply chain risks through strategic planning and proactive problem-solving.
• Sustainability: Drive sustainable sourcing practices, ensuring alignment with the company’s environmental and social responsibility objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven skills in sourcing and procurement to hit the ground running and be able to work autonomously and bring a focus on continuous improvement.
• Relevant transferable experience to focus on categories such as transportation, logistics, engineering services, installation and maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of market trends and industry best practices.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Flexible location across the Australian office network. Opportunity for 2 days working from home.
• The chance to work with a global leader in innovation and sustainability.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take your sourcing expertise to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!