Procurement Specialist: Indirect Spend Management

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeSupply Full time $180,000 - $200,000
Category Lead Indirects

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our team as a Category Lead – Indirects.

This role will be accountable for managing allocated Indirect spend categories, contributing to key programs related to this strategically important and growing sector.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and implementation of Category Management strategies across areas such as IT, Facilities, Legal, Finance, Fleet, and other allocated categories.
  • Assist stakeholders in supply chain and procurement activities, including cost optimization, purchasing, forecasting, and risk management.
  • Contribute knowledge of supplier markets to help improve competitive advantage and service outcomes.
  • Support the delivery of the Australia Sector supply chain roadmap to ensure alignment with processes, systems, and policy.
  • Collaborate with departments to identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for tactical and strategic purchasing.
  • Maintain awareness of compliance requirements for suppliers in a Defence and National Security environment.
  • Implement a supply chain that supports business strategies, adapts to market changes, and cost optimization needs.
  • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, suppliers, and external partners to support best practice and consistency in sourcing.
Requirements:
  • A Degree in Business or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Solid experience in Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain.
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to business or project procurement activities.
  • Experience with procurement and supply chain models within ERP systems.
  • Exposure to integration and transformation programs desirable.
  • Experience in a regulated environment ideally Defence or ISO regulated.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management, procurement, and supplier engagement practices.
  • Ability to support process and system improvements in solution design and commercial outcomes.
  • Familiarity with import/export of regulated products advantageous.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address challenges that impact projects and functional delivery.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
  • A results-oriented, organized, and delivery-focused approach.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance. Current security clearance is advantageous.

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