Within Western Australia, Sodexo is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and refurbishment of non-process infrastructure to clients within the mining and oil & gas sector. Sodexo plays a critical role in ensuring the resource sector can operate by providing quality catering, hospitality, and facilities maintenance services.

This position is being offered as a permanent, full time opportunity, Monday to Friday, based in our Sodexo office in Balcatta.

The Procurement Relationship Manager - is responsible for overseeing and managing relationships with top-tier contractors within the procurement function. The role is focused on ensuring the smooth management of contractor performance, contract compliance, and maintaining strong, strategic partnerships with key suppliers and contractors.

The role ensures that all FM services and contracts, including client contracts, are delivered in accordance with commercial agreements, operational requirements, and service-level expectations.

This will undertake the leadership of Procurement projects during the BIDS and MOBILISATION stages, with the allocation of project management responsibilities for the allocated tenders.

This role will represent the Supply Management team's internal and external engagements, demonstrating professionalism and the highest level of integrity throughout all aspects of the procurement process.

Essential Experience Required For The Role:

Proven experience in Facilities Management procurement and contract management.

Strong knowledge of FM service categories, including hard and soft services.

Experience in supplier and client contract management and performance monitoring.

Strong negotiation and commercial contract management skills.

Ability to analyse complex contracts and drive cost optimisation.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks

Qualifications:

Min., Degree in Business, preferable in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement

Ideal., Post Graduate Qualifications.

Skills:

Well-developed skills to support the effective completion of the source to contract process

Customer focused, and excellent influencing and negotiation skills teamed with the ability to understand key stakeholder requirements and build strong relationships.

Demonstrated experience in change management and implementing business process.

Ability to communicate at all levels with excellent written, verbal and reporting skills.

Ability to resolve issues to meet required deadlines.

Excellent time management and organisational skills including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Why choose Sodexo?
Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.
We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.
We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!

How to apply?
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.
One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!