Commercial & Procurement Manager

Permanent

Energy (Supply Chain)

• Report directly to the CAO with exposure to senior leadership and decisions
• Lead procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships
• Join a respected, globally connected organisation built on trust & collaboration

Our client is seeking a Commercial & Procurement Manager to oversee procurement strategy, manage high-value supplier negotiations, and lead contract governance while working closely with senior executives.

Reporting directly to the CAO, this is a high-impact role that blends strategic influence with hands-on delivery, offering significant visibility and scope. It's an ideal opportunity for a commercially savvy leader who thrives on shaping outcomes, managing relationships, and driving operational success.

Our client is a leading Australian resources organisation and part of a globally connected group with extensive industry expertise and a strong reputation for operational excellence. The business delivers high-quality products to international markets and is recognised for its sustainability, reliability, and long-term partnerships.

In this senior, executive-facing position, you'll lead the organisation's commercial, procurement, and contract management functions. You'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving cost efficiencies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting high-value negotiations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the drafting, negotiation, and administration of high-value contracts
• Developing and executing procurement strategies to drive cost and quality outcomes
• Managing and mentoring a small team of Purchasing Officers to build capability
• Driving supplier relationship management and vendor performance evaluations
• Providing commercial insights to support negotiations and operational priorities
• Collaborating with legal advisors to ensure contracts and regulatory compliance
• Supporting executives in engaging with key stakeholders and strategic suppliers
• Partnering with the CAO to deliver commercial objectives and strategic initiatives

We're seeking an experienced and commercially astute leader with a strong background in contract management, procurement strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Success in this role will require both strategic capability and a professional, collaborative approach.

Key skills and attributes:

• 12+ years' experience in commercial, contracts, or procurement leadership roles
• Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, balancing risk and value creation
• Experience leading small teams and building capability
• Exceptional stakeholder management, including executives, suppliers, and regulators
• Professional communication style with a focus on integrity, collaboration, and results
• Degree-qualified in Business, Law, Finance, or a related discipline

• Competitive remuneration package aligned to seniority and experience
• Executive-level exposure through a direct CAO reporting line
• Opportunity to lead high-value negotiations and shape commercial strategy
• Collaborative, respectful workplace culture focused on excellence and innovation
• Professional development opportunities and leadership growth support

At Inverse Group we are dedicated to creating and improving diverse and inclusive environments within the workforce. We encourage all applicants, regardless of your race, colour, religion, gender identity, age, disability or sexual orientation status.

About Inverse Group

Inverse Group's goal is to help our clients meet the ever-changing environment in all industries across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. With rapid disruption from new innovations and technologies our focus is to help enable our clients to meet these challenges and help them become businesses of the future. By providing valuable insights and skills we are here to help the very best people connect with outstanding companies, the "Inverse approach to recruitment".