Procurement Business Partner - Fixed Term role

Location: Orange, NSW

Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for manufacturing and supply chain excellence? Storco is seeking a **Procurement Business Partner** to lead critical sourcing activities and drive commercial value across our operations.

About the Role

As a Procurement Business Partner, you will provide strategic procurement support to our manufacturing business, ensuring cost-effective and reliable sourcing of key inputs including steel coil, installation contractors, hire equipment, freight, fixings, and roofing/rainwater services. You’ll collaborate closely with production, projects, and finance teams to secure supply, manage risks, and deliver sustainable value through supplier management and commercial negotiation.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead procurement for critical categories: raw materials, contractors, equipment hire, and consumables.

- Partner with operations, engineering, and project teams to understand demand and technical requirements.

- Develop category strategies and manage supplier relationships.

- Manage tenders, supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts and ensure compliance.

- Monitor supplier performance and support ESG initiatives.

- Influence decisions through market insights and risk analysis.

Success Measures

- Reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and services.

- Negotiated agreements that deliver savings and mitigate market volatility.

- Improved supplier performance and reduced downtime.

- Strong cross-functional relationships and stakeholder engagement.

- Compliance with safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.

- Positive contribution to team culture and Storco values.

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial supply.

- Specific expertise in raw material sourcing (preferably steel coil and structural steel).

- Proven experience procuring contractors, hire equipment, and industrial services.

- Skilled in negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance.

- Understanding of safety, compliance, and risk management for contractors.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- Familiarity with eProcurement tools (Jaggaer, Dynamics 365, or similar).

- Knowledge of ESG considerations in supply chains.

- Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.

- CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.

- Valid Driving Licence (class C red provisional, or full)

Why Join STORCO?

At Storco, we value innovation, collaboration, and integrity. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that supports each other, steps up in challenging times, and models our values every day.

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