Procurement Manager

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Location: Bundall / Stapylton
Reports to: Head of Commercial & Market Development
Business Unit: Commercial & Market Development

Are you ready to apply your procurement expertise to a project that truly matters? At ARRC Gold Coast, your skills won't just deliver commercial outcomes, they'll help shape the future of waste, energy, and sustainability across an entire region. This is your opportunity to join a bold and forward-thinking team working at the forefront of Australia's circular economy transformation. If you're passionate about purpose-led procurement and want your work to leave a lasting environmental legacy, we want to hear from you.

About ARRC Gold Coast

ARRC Gold Coast is a dynamic and innovative resource recovery and circular economy company owned by the City of Gold Coast.

It is the powerhouse behind the Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC), a$1.6 billionstate-of-the-art integrated recycling and energy precinct.

The ARRC will boost recycling capabilities, enhance remanufacturing and resource recovery andgenerate energy from residual waste.

Ultimately it willdivert up to 97% of waste away from landfill, providing a sustainable waste management solution for the Gold Coast and South-east Queensland

To learn more about the project shaping the Gold Coast's sustainable future please visit City of Gold Coast website.

The Opportunity

As Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement function, setting strategic direction, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring value-for-money outcomes across all sourcing activities. This is a key leadership role with broad cross-functional influence, working across commercial, operational, and technical teams to drive innovation, embed robust governance, and build high-performing supplier partnerships. You'll play a critical role in delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions that support the organisation's long-term goals and circular economy mission.

Key Responsibilities – Make your Mark

Strategic and Commercial Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies that support organisational goals, deliver value for money, and drive continuous improvement.

Supplier and Contract Lifecycle Management: Lead contract development, negotiation, and supplier performance to ensure effective, sustainable, and high-performing service delivery.

Procurement Operations and Governance: Ensure procurement activities comply with governance, regulatory, and audit requirements through robust policies, procedures, and systems.

Budgeting and Cost Management: Collaborate with finance and operations to manage procurement budgets, drive cost optimisation, and inform strategic decisions.

High Performing Teams: Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture by supporting capability uplift, setting clear objectives, and promoting cross-functional alignment.

Risk and Compliance: Identify and manage procurement risks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with internal teams to ensure procurement strategies support integrated service delivery and operational outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, and values-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact through procurement excellence. You'll combine commercial acumen with a passion for sustainability, bringing both sharp technical skills and the mindset to lead change in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment.

Qualifications & Experience

· Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, supply chain management, or a related discipline.

· 8+ years' experience in end-to-end procurement management, ideally in infrastructure, utilities, waste, or related sectors.

· Proven ability to develop and implement strategic procurement plans that deliver value-for-money outcomes, with a focus on consultancy and infrastructure delivery and operational procurement and contract frameworks.

· Demonstrated experience in contract development, negotiation, and transition to operational delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

· Strong working knowledge of procurement governance, probity, and regulatory compliance requirements.

· Experience collaborating with finance, operations, legal, and executive teams to align procurement with organisational strategy and service delivery goals.

Key Strengths and Attributes

· Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse markets, negotiate outcomes, and drive supplier performance.

· Strategic thinker who can balance long-term planning with agile, solution-oriented delivery.

· Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through collaboration across teams and disciplines.

· High level of professionalism, ethics, and commitment to transparent and compliant procurement practices.

· Skilled in managing competing priorities, identifying risks, and adapting to changing business needs.

· Capable of fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture with a focus on shared learning and continuous improvement.

· Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills, capable of delivering advice and reporting to executive and governance audiences.

Why Join ARRC Gold Coast?

Be part of a transformative initiative reshaping how cities manage waste and resources. At ARRC Gold Coast, you'll contribute to a landmark project with the scale, innovation, and purpose to drive real environmental impact. Backed by strong public ownership and a bold sustainability vision, this is your opportunity to help build a circular economy and leave a lasting legacy for the Gold Coast and beyond.

Drive Impact — Apply Today

Applications close: Sunday 10 August 2025

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