Procurement & Commercial Manager

1 month ago


Adelaide, South Australia Randstad Australia Full time

The Opportunity

Randstad is excited to be collaborating with Rivergum Homes to introduce a newly created position focused on overseeing commercial and procurement functions within the Rivergum Group. This role is ideal for individuals seeking advancement in the Commercial/Procurement sector of the residential construction industry.

Located at their Mile End Head Office and reporting directly to the Managing Director, the perfect candidate will handle strategic and operational tasks, showcasing commercial expertise in sourcing, negotiating, contract management, and supplier relations. The successful candidate will be in charge of competitively sourcing and negotiating materials, services, and supplies while ensuring compliance with specified criteria.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead supplier and labour negotiations for goods and services in residential construction
  • Finalize supplier and labour contract agreements and monitor post-contract performance
  • Establish and manage supplier qualification and quality assurance guidelines, systems, and databases
  • Supervise contract management, including supplier performance evaluation, adherence to KPIs, pricing assessment, and rebates
  • Analyze and optimize expiring contracts
  • Deliver commercial reports to the Executive Leadership Team on financial and operational performance monthly
  • Manage potential risks and resolve identified issues from proposed plans and strategies
  • Collaborate across divisions to understand procurement specifications for essential goods and services ensuring timely fulfillment
  • Create effective sourcing and supply strategies aligned with business requirements
  • Source proactively and offer purchasing advice and recommendations on new products and suppliers
  • Selection Criteria
  • Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Commerce, or Business Administration or equivalent experience
  • Experience in procurement or senior estimator roles, preferably in residential construction
  • Strong communication skills with a proactive approach and excellent organizational capabilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and display confident decision-making skills
  • Proficiency in analytical thinking, negotiation, prioritization, and customer relations
  • Proven experience in interpreting purchasing needs and making decisions on material acquisition
  • Understanding of residential construction techniques, operational management, and relevant regulations

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the provided link or contact Randstad's Procurement & Supply Chain specialists. If this role doesn't align with your current goals but you're interested in other opportunities within procurement, contracts, and supply chain, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion. At Randstad, we are committed to offering equal employment opportunities and promoting diversity for the benefit of all applicants.



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