Procurement Excellence Manager

Location: melbourne
Job Type: permanent
Salary: Competitive salary on offer
Contact: Christine Armadass
About the Client:

Our client is a prominent global organisation providing integrated facilities management across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and corporate services. They are committed to excellence, sustainability, and social impact. Known for fostering a positive, collaborative culture, this organisation values innovation and autonomy, allowing teams to achieve sustainable results.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Governance & Process Uplift: Lead the development of procurement governance structures and implement best practices to support the team's ability to achieve strategic, sustainable outcomes. Assess current procurement maturity and implement standards for improvement.
  • Team Enablement: Empower the procurement team by designing tools, processes, and resources that support more streamlined and effective operations
  • Stakeholder Influence & Relationship Building: Forge strong relationships with procurement leads, key stakeholders, and global partners. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to identify and prioritise high-impact initiatives, structuring the procurement team for greater effectiveness.
  • Sustainability Integration: Support Procurement Managers in driving processes that align with the company’s sustainability goals. Promote supplier engagement for sustainable sourcing and responsible practices.
  • System and Process Optimisation: Leverage existing tools, such as Microsoft Dynamics P2P, to drive compliance and streamline workflows. With a strong compliance rate on preferred suppliers, this role will explore opportunities for further enhancements, including implementing contract management solutions and preparing for an ERP upgrade.
  • Performance Assessment and Reporting: Develop a structured review process to assess procurement performance, identify gaps, and create roadmaps for improvement. Provide regular updates on maturity, efficiency, and overall procurement effectiveness.
 
Desired Profile:

The ideal candidate will bring experience from a mature, best-practice environment and demonstrate a deep understanding of procurement excellence. They should be an independent, self-driven individual who excels at influencing and driving change within a collaborative culture. A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, they will be adept at managing both high-level strategies and granular process improvements.
 
What You Bring:
  • Proven experience in procurement, ideally within a large or global organisation known for procurement best practices
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in assessing and improving procurement processes
  • Ability to build strong relationships across teams and influence senior stakeholders
  • Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and the ability to support sustainable procurement practices
  • Independent, autonomous working style with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
 
Value Proposition:

This is a unique opportunity to join a globally integrated business in a greenfield role, giving you the autonomy to drive meaningful change. With no immediate commercial targets, you will have the freedom to set a strong foundation for procurement, work toward impactful sustainability goals, and establish long-term procurement excellence. The role has potential to expand into a team leadership role within the short to medium term, positioning you to shape and mentor a dedicated team in the process.
 
If you're ready to lead a transformative journey in procurement and play a pivotal role in a company committed to sustainability and operational excellence, apply today!

Click on [Apply Now] to submit your application or to have a confidential discussion contact Christine Armadass on christinea@sde.com.au or 0483952152

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