Strategic Procurement Lead

3 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Austal Limited Full time

The Strategic Procurement Lead will manage a diverse range of procurement activities across goods, services, and low-value, minor construction contracts to ensure business requirements are met while delivering value for money. This role will oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and supplier engagement to contract management and compliance. As the key point of contact for internal stakeholders, the Strategic Procurement Officer will provide expert advice and strategic insights to optimise procurement practices across all categories, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and promoting continuous improvement in procurement processes.

What's involved

Strategic:

  • Developing long-term procurement strategies to align with business objectives.
  • Providing expert advice and strategic insights to optimise procurement practices.
  • Analysing market trends, supplier landscapes, and identifying opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
  • Collaborating with senior leadership on procurement planning and performance.

Operational:

  • Overseeing the procurement process from sourcing to supplier engagement.
  • Managing day-to-day contract management, ensuring compliance, and resolving issues.
  • Maintaining supplier relationships, managing supplier performance, and negotiating terms.
  • Handling minor construction contracts and ensuring their execution in line with organisational requirements.

Tactical:

  • Implementing procurement strategies and policies at the operational level.
  • Managing purchase orders, managing bids, and executing contracts.
  • Ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods, services, and construction projects.
  • Supporting internal stakeholders in their procurement needs and managing related administrative tasks.

You'll need

  • Diploma level qualifications in procurement, supply chain, contractual law or similar
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills
  • Working experience in a computerised ERP environment, preferably IFS
  • 10+ years of Supply Chain / Procurement experience
  • Experience in an Engineering / Manufacturing or equivalent business
  • CIPS qualifications in supply chain management

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe thefocus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

Posted Date12 May 2025

LocationCairns
QLD /Australia

IndustryProcurement, Manufacturing & Transport

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