Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation Leader

Unitywater; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private health discounts

Study assistance

Diversity networks

Job summary

Unitywater is seeking a highly experienced Head of Procurement to lead the strategic procurement and supply chain agenda for Queensland’s growing region. You will shape sourcing, contract management and supplier relationships while building a high‑performing team that enables value and risk management.

Reporting to the CFO, you will drive procurement transformation, uplift capability and partner with executives to optimise performance, supporting delivery of critical infrastructure and services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain functions in asset-intensive or infrastructure organisations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies delivering commercial value and managing risk.
• Strong leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving organisational change.
• Exceptional commercial acumen including complex sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across executive, operational and supplier groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of procurement, shaping sourcing, contract management and supply chain strategies.
• Drive procurement transformation and capability uplift across processes and systems.
• Influence major commercial and investment decisions with executive leaders.
• Build a high-performing procurement function with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Shape Unitywater’s procurement to deliver lasting value for a growing region.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Tertiary qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Business/Commerce/Supply Chain/Law

Job description

Unitywater is seeking a highly experienced Head of Procurement to lead the strategic procurement and supply chain agenda for Queensland’s growing region. You will shape sourcing, contract management and supplier relationships while building a high‑performing team that enables value and risk management.

Reporting to the CFO, you will drive procurement transformation, uplift capability and partner with executives to optimise performance, supporting delivery of critical infrastructure and services.