Procurement Lead
Major Infrastructure Project
NSW
14/7 Roster FIFO
$210K-$250K+ site uplift + super
- Lead high-value procurement, supplier negotiations and commercial outcomes.
- Drive procurement strategy, manage supply-chain risks and support site delivery.
- Collaborate with senior project stakeholders to keep critical materials and equipment on schedule.
Procurement Lead
Major Infrastructure Project
NSW
14/7 Roster FIFO
$210K-$250K+ site uplift + super
- Lead high-value procurement, supplier negotiations and commercial outcomes.
- Drive procurement strategy, manage supply-chain risks and support site delivery.
- Collaborate with senior project stakeholders to keep critical materials and equipment on schedule.
About the Role
An opportunity is available for an experienced Onsite Purchasing & Procurement Lead to take ownership of procurement activities on a major infrastructure project in NSW.
This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for leading complex procurement packages, negotiating commercial agreements and ensuring critical materials, equipment and services are available to meet construction milestones. Working closely with construction, engineering, commercial and supply-chain teams, you'll help manage supplier performance, mitigate delivery risks and drive cost-effective procurement outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing and tendering through to commercial negotiations, purchase orders and delivery.
- Develop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, technical specifications and quality requirements.
- Manage high-value procurement packages and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve competitive commercial outcomes.
- Work closely with construction, engineering, commercial, project controls and logistics teams to meet changing site requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, critical deliveries and procurement schedules, proactively resolving issues that may affect project milestones.
- Identify and manage commercial, contractual and supply-chain risks, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
- Oversee purchase orders, procurement commitments, reporting and documentation through SAP or similar systems.
- Drive procurement governance, cost efficiencies, supplier optimisation and continuous improvement across onsite operations.
About You
- Significant experience in senior procurement, purchasing or supply-chain roles within major construction, infrastructure, energy or heavy engineering projects.
- Proven ability to manage complex, high-value procurement packages from tender through to award and delivery.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience managing supplier and subcontractor relationships.
- Experience managing procurement risks, contractual obligations, supplier performance and delivery schedules.
- Ability to lead procurement teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders across a multidisciplinary project.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP or similar procurement and ERP systems.
- A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
What's on Offer?
- Senior procurement leadership opportunity on a major infrastructure project.
- 14 days on / 7 days off roster.
- Long-term project opportunity.
- The chance to influence procurement strategy, supplier performance and project delivery.
- Initial 2 year contract.
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