Senior Procurement Manager

About Us
The APP Group is proud to take responsibility for creating a better future. Our integrated service offering spans the full asset capital investment lifecycle in the sectors of Transport, Property, Social Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities and Defence. We provide market leading expertise and advice to help tackle Australia's most complex projects and challenges, backed by our 550-strong nationwide team. Our people manage, consult and partner with our valued clients to shape progress for their organisation and the communities they serve.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company embarking on an exceptional new project that promises to redefine industry standards. Our vision is bold, our goals ambitious, and our commitment unwavering.

The Role
The APP Group is currently seeking highly motivated team players who want to enter and advance their career in the field of Procurement in
Canberra
.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-priority projects vital to Australia's defence strategy, to support broader government priorities, and drive value for money outcomes for our clients.

In these roles, you will find yourself responsible for delivering end-to-end processes focusing on the delivery of procurement, commercial, or financial services. You will help our clients ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects and services in line with Commonwealth Government policies. To succeed, you will have a client-first focus and be driven to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and develops strategic procurement policies
• Prepare high-level planning and major supplier negotiations ensuring the acquisition of goods and services aligns with project requirements, budgets, and timelines while adhering to best practice standards and regulations
• Prioritising and delivering key procurement initiatives aligned with Company business plans and purchasing strategies
• Champion procurement best practice across a multi-business environment
• Establish agreements with vendors and suppliers to manage, measure and drive performance, delivering effective and sustainable procurement outcomes
• Maintaining communication with customers and ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Supplying quality, timely results and products to customers as per their requirements.
• Scheduling and attending meetings (appropriate to your Business Unit).
• Review and assess documentation to ensure compliance and adequacy.

About you:

• You must hold and maintain a security clearance (Baseline or higher; NV1 preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in commerce, economics, business, or a related discipline, or an MBA or equivalent.
• A minimum of [10+] years of experience in advisory or consulting, with a proven ability to contribute to successful service delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

A Rewarding Career
Strive forward with purpose. The APP Group is where change makers connect to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow.

It is the combination of our people, our clients, and our collective vision that has helped get us to where we are today. Join us and you'll be part of an agile high performing team of leaders and innovators who thrive on exceeding expectations.

Here, you'll do more than work, you'll create solutions that shape a better world.

How We Care

• APP4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid secondary carers leave
• Leave purchasing options
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How we invest you in you:

• Access to The APP Academy, a one-stop platform for learning, upskilling professional development, wellbeing, and events
• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at The APP Group, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.