This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement practitioner to contribute across sourcing, supplier management, category initiatives and procurement improvement projects within a large and complex organisation. The role offers broad exposure across procurement activities and would suit candidates from either a Procurement Officer or Category Specialist background.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support sourcing and procurement activities across a range of categories.
- Coordinate RFQ, RFT and RFP processes, including supplier engagement and evaluation activities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Support contract administration, renewals and supplier agreements.
- Assist with category planning, market analysis and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Analyse procurement data and prepare reports to support business decision-making.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.
- Contribute to ongoing procurement transformation and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain or category management.
- Experience managing or supporting tender and sourcing processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management skills.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with procurement data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- SAP or ERP system experience, particularly SAP S/4HANA.
- Experience within mining, resources, construction, manufacturing, energy or other industrial environments.
- Qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline.
- CIPS qualification or membership.
- 12-month temporary assignment with a well-established organisation.
- Newcastle-based role with potential hybrid flexibility.
- Exposure to procurement transformation and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Opportunity to work with a collaborative and experienced procurement team.
- Competitive remuneration package.
Submit your resume today or contact our team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
