Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Kempe Engineering Australia Full time
Overview

Procurement Manager – Strategic National Role

Join a high-performing team driving transformation across national operations

About the Opportunity

Kempe Engineering is seeking an ambitious and commercially sharp Procurement Manager to take the lead on our $50 million annual spend across a national network of engineering and maintenance operations.

Based at our Corporate Head Office in Geelong, this pivotal role is designed for a motivated, mid-career professional with 5–10 years of procurement experience ready to take the next step into strategic leadership. You will report directly to the Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Business Systems, and work closely with executive, branch, and offshore teams.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a rising star to make a measurable impact on cost savings, supplier performance, and national procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and negotiate national vendor agreements, targeting 3–5% annual savings
  • Drive vendor consolidation, data accuracy, and low-cost sourcing expansion
  • Implement and enforce procurement contracts across all operations
  • Establish and track supplier KPIs (DIFOT, quality, cost)
  • Deliver clean reporting, systems integrity, and monthly performance reviews
What You'll Bring
  • 5–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering sectors
  • Strong commercial mindset, supplier negotiation skills, and ERP system experience (e.g., D365/AX)
  • Proven ability to deliver results and lead projects from strategy to execution
  • Ambition, resilience, and the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Commerce, Business, or Engineering
  • Progress toward or interest in CIPS/postgraduate qualifications (desirable)
  • Ongoing professional development encouraged and supported
Why Join Kempe?
  • Australian-owned company with a strong engineering legacy
  • Supportive leadership and mentoring from a high-caliber sourcing team
  • National career pathway + exposure to international supply chains
  • Genuine opportunity to drive transformation and build your leadership brand
Location

Corporate HQ, Geelong, Victoria – easy access to coastal lifestyle and city connectivity.


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