Senior Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

Chance to have a strategic role in a Global Business

Develop ANZ Categories alongside a Senior Team

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised organisation committed to driving innovation, operational excellence, and people-first values. With a focus on developing future leaders, they offer a collaborative environment built on trust, personal growth, and career development. Their culture encourages autonomy, purpose-led work, and impactful contributions at both a regional and international scale. Employees are empowered through development programs, cross-functional exposure, and the support of a diverse and motivated team.

Job Description

- Own procurement responsibilities for indirect categories across Australia and New Zealand.
- Act as the primary APAC liaison for regional and global stakeholders regarding category strategies.
- Lead local and regional contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring alignment with global procurement initiatives.
- Develop and deploy sourcing strategies to improve cost efficiency, supplier performance, and supply assurance.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that drive value through quality, innovation, and sustainability.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and act as a trusted strategic advisor.
- Support the implementation and adoption of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system across the region.
- Coordinate regional execution of global agreements while driving additional local pricing and service value.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in procurement operations and vendor performance management.
- Provide tactical support for day-to-day procurement activities and vendor escalations.

The Successful Applicant

- Brings a minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement or category management, preferably within indirects.
- Demonstrates strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing end-to-end sourcing.
- Displays excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of building trusted relationships across stakeholders and suppliers.
- Comfortable working in complex, matrixed environments and collaborating across global teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and procurement initiatives.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and high learning agility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite & procurement systems is advantageous.

What's on Offer

This role offers a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, globally connected organisation that invests in its people through ongoing career development and international mobility pathways. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture that values innovation, impact, and continuous growth. Alongside access to tailored training programs and structured career planning, employees benefit from a range of perks including birthday leave, annual flu vaccinations. Exceptional performance is recognised and rewarded, with clear opportunities to make a meaningful contribution while advancing your career in a purpose-driven environment that embraces diversity, inclusion, and personal ownership.

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