Procurement Manager

4 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Kempe Engineering Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Procurement Manager – Strategic National Role

Join a high-performing team driving transformation across national operations

About the Opportunity

Kempe Engineering is seeking an ambitious and commercially sharp Procurement Manager to take the lead on our $50 million annual spend across a national network of engineering and maintenance operations.

Based at our Corporate Head Office in Geelong, this pivotal role is designed for a motivated, mid-career professional with 5–10 years of procurement experience ready to take the next step into strategic leadership. You will report directly to the Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Business Systems, and work closely with executive, branch, and offshore teams.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a rising star to make a measurable impact on cost savings, supplier performance, and national procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and negotiate national vendor agreements, targeting 3–5% annual savings

· Drive vendor consolidation, data accuracy, and low-cost sourcing expansion

· Implement and enforce procurement contracts across all operations

· Establish and track supplier KPIs (DIFOT, quality, cost)

· Deliver clean reporting, systems integrity, and monthly performance reviews

What You'll Bring

· 5–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering sectors

· Strong commercial mindset, supplier negotiation skills, and ERP system experience (e.g., D365/AX)

· Proven ability to deliver results and lead projects from strategy to execution

· Ambition, resilience, and the ability to collaborate across teams and levels

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Commerce, Business, or Engineering

· Progress toward or interest in CIPS/postgraduate qualifications (desirable)

· Ongoing professional development encouraged and supported

Why Join Kempe?

· Australian-owned company with a strong engineering legacy

· Supportive leadership and mentoring from a high-caliber sourcing team

· National career pathway + exposure to international supply chains

· Genuine opportunity to drive transformation and build your leadership brand

Location

Corporate HQ, Geelong, Victoria – easy access to coastal lifestyle and city connectivity.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career with a business that values innovation, results, and continuous improvement – we'd love to hear from you.

Apply your resume and a brief cover letter.

For a confidential discussion, contact our Strategic Sourcing & Business Systems Manager via the HR team.

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