Group Procurement Manager

The Company
Our client is a large, well-established corporate with a significant Melbourne footprint and a national operational presence. As the business continues to scale, they are investing in a more mature, strategic approach to procurement, building a function that goes beyond transactional buying to become a genuine driver of enterprise value. This is an opportunity to shape that transformation from a senior, highly visible seat at the table.

The Role
The Group Procurement Manager will own indirect spend across the business including MRO, CAPEX, transport, and warehousing, and other indirect categories. This is a hybrid strategic/tactical role: you'll set category strategy and lead complex negotiations, while also staying close enough to the detail to drive tangible cost outcomes and keep stakeholders confident in delivery.
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team across the Procurement function to support and develop them further
• Developing and executing category strategies across MRO, CAPEX, transport & warehousing, and other direct categories
• Leading end-to-end sourcing and tendering processes, including RFP/RFQ management and contract negotiation
• Identifying and delivering cost-out and value-improvement initiatives across the indirect spend portfolio
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, supply chain, corporate, and site leadership to align procurement activity with business priorities
• Managing supplier performance and relationships, including risk management and contract compliance
• Providing spend visibility and reporting to senior leadership, with a focus on measurable savings and value delivery
• Coaching and influencing key stakeholders on procurement best practice and category management

About You
You're an experienced procurement professional with a strong track record across indirect categories in a large, complex organisation. You're equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves to get a deal over the line.

• Excellent leadership qualities, able to develop and coach a diverse group of procurement professionals
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence senior operational and finance leaders
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering measurable cost savings
• Confident negotiation and contract management capability
• The ability to balance strategic category planning with hands-on tactical delivery
• Experience working in a matrixed or multi-site environment (highly regarded)
• Tertiary qualifications in supply chain, business, or a related discipline (preferred, not essential)

What's on Offer
This is a high-impact role with genuine influence over how procurement operates across the business. You'll join an organisation investing seriously in the function, with the autonomy to shape category strategy and the support to see it through. A competitive salary package, career development pathway are on offer.

If you have any questions based on this role, please do not hesitate to call Matt Simpson on 03) 9823 7401 9823 7401).