Global Procurement & Sourcing Leader

Sharp and Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking a commercially driven Procurement Manager to lead procurement and overseas sourcing across a broad product portfolio. You will own supplier management, negotiation and product development while coordinating with leadership to drive international sourcing strategy and optimal commercial outcomes.

The role requires hands-on execution, analytics, and travel to supplier sites across Asia and other regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in international/overseas sourcing within manufacturing, hardware or building products.
• Strong capabilities in supplier selection, negotiation and development.
• Ability to manage large, complex SKU portfolios with analytical insight.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies across a broad product portfolio.
• Identify, evaluate and develop new international suppliers, particularly across Asia.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, quality and service outcomes.
• Identify alternative and more competitive sources of supply.
• Conduct supplier reviews and audits across the international supplier base.
• Manage a large number of SKUs sourced from overseas manufacturers.
• Work with Product Management on new product opportunities and range development.
• Support market research, product development and commercialisation initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, cost and delivery.
• Drive ESG compliance and APCO Covenant requirements.
• Use data and market analysis to identify procurement opportunities and improve commercial outcomes.
• Travel internationally to visit suppliers and manufacturing partners as required.

Skills

International sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

SKU management

Data analysis

Excel

Product development

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree-level qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Sharp and Carter is seeking a commercially driven Procurement Manager to lead procurement and overseas sourcing across a broad product portfolio. You will own supplier management, negotiation and product development while coordinating with leadership to drive international sourcing strategy and optimal commercial outcomes.

The role requires hands-on execution, analytics, and travel to supplier sites across Asia and other regions.