Job Details
Location
Melbourne
Salary
AU$65 - AU$75
Job Type
Temp
Posted
2026-02-13
Senior Procurement Specialist
Our Client
Our client is a nationally operating, growth-focused organisation at the forefront of digital enablement and commercial infrastructure across Australia. Backed by globally recognised institutions, the business combines innovation with operational discipline, delivering technology-led solutions to thousands of organisations nationwide. With continued investment and expansion underway, the organisation is strengthening its internal capability to support scale, governance and long-term commercial performance.
The Opportunity
This 6-month contract sits within a developing procurement function requiring immediate hands-on support. You will lead day-to-day sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management while partnering with finance and legal. The role requires autonomy, structure and a focus on delivering practical savings in a corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Our client is a nationally operating, growth-focused organisation at the forefront of digital enablement and commercial infrastructure across Australia. Backed by globally recognised institutions, the business combines innovation with operational discipline, delivering technology-led solutions to thousands of organisations nationwide. With continued investment and expansion underway, the organisation is strengthening its internal capability to support scale, governance and long-term commercial performance.
The Opportunity
This 6-month contract sits within a developing procurement function requiring immediate hands-on support. You will lead day-to-day sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management while partnering with finance and legal. The role requires autonomy, structure and a focus on delivering practical savings in a corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Run end-to-end sourcing activities, including small to mid-level RFPs and RFQs
- Lead contract negotiation and coordinate contract setup with legal using standard templates
- Manage supplier relationships and resolve commercial or performance-related issues
- Provide procurement advice to internal stakeholders on process and contract queries
- Navigate delegation and approval processes to ensure governance compliance
- Partner with finance to analyse spend data and identify savings opportunities
- Maintain accurate contract documentation across procurement systems
- Support refinement of procurement processes within a developing function
- 4–8 years’ experience in a corporate procurement or sourcing role
- Proven experience running small to mid-level RFPs end-to-end
- Strong contract negotiation capability with sound commercial judgement
- Confident managing stakeholders and resolving supplier issues
- Self-starter who can operate independently in a developing procurement environment
- Hybrid working model
- Initial 6-month contract with potential extension or permanency
- Opportunity to join a recognised, nationally operating organisation
- High visibility role partnering with senior stakeholders
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