Senior Procurement Manager

24 hours ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeSupplyChain Full time $70,000 - $120,000

The Procurement Specialist role is pivotal in driving the organization's procurement strategy forward. It involves overseeing various procurement activities across goods, services, and high-value RFQs related to vessel maintenance.

This key role entails meeting business needs while delivering value for money. The Procurement Specialist provides expert advice and operational insights to optimize procurement practices ensuring alignment with organizational goals and supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing: Developing long-term procurement strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Procurement Planning: Providing expert advice and strategic insights to improve procurement practices.
  • Market Analysis: Analyzing market trends, supplier landscapes and identifying opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.

Main Objectives:

  • Collaborating with senior leadership on procurement planning and performance.
  • Overseeing the procurement process from sourcing to supplier engagement.
  • Managing day-to-day contract administration ensuring compliance and resolving issues.
  • Maintaining supplier relationships managing supplier performance and negotiating terms.
  • Leading procurement activities for major RFQs related to scheduled vessel maintenance tasks ensuring alignment with operational timelines compliance requirements supplier engagement protocols and broader organizational requirements.
  • Implementing procurement strategies and policies at the operational level.
  • Managing purchase orders overseeing bid processes and facilitating award of RFQs in line with procurement governance requirements.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary-level qualifications in procurement, supply chain, contractual law or a similar field.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of supply chain/procurement experience.
  • CIPS qualifications in supply chain management.


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