Head of Procurement & Strategy (Hybrid)

Unitywater; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Unitywater is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management and supply chain strategy. Reporting to the CFO and guiding a high-performing team, the role focuses on maximising value, managing risk and delivering critical infrastructure outcomes in Southeast Queensland.

You will drive procurement transformation, uplift capability and shape a commercial culture that strengthens supplier partnerships and enables sustainable long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement, sourcing, category management or supply chain in asset-intensive organisations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies delivering commercial value and reducing risk.
• Strong leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving organisational change.
• Exceptional commercial acumen in complex sourcing, negotiations and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing across executives, operations and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic direction for procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain planning.
• Lead procurement transformation, capability uplift and modernisation of processes and systems.
• Influence major commercial decisions and optimise supplier performance across the organisation.
• Build a high-performing procurement function and foster collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Shape procurement strategy to support growth and regional delivery across Unitywater.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Procurement/Business/Commerce degree

Postgraduate accreditation (CIPS/MCIPS)

Job description

Unitywater is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management and supply chain strategy. Reporting to the CFO and guiding a high-performing team, the role focuses on maximising value, managing risk and delivering critical infrastructure outcomes in Southeast Queensland.

You will drive procurement transformation, uplift capability and shape a commercial culture that strengthens supplier partnerships and enables sustainable long-term impact.