National Electrical Procurement Lead – Infra Projects

The Add Staff Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Add Staff Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian electrical engineering and manufacturing group to recruit an experienced National Procurement Manager. This is a national leadership role spanning Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, offering a salary of $175,000–$190,000 plus superannuation and broad exposure to major infrastructure and resources projects.

You will lead procurement across Australian operations, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Delivery teams to

Qualifications

• Senior procurement experience within Tier 1 EPC, major infrastructure, electrical engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing significant procurement contracts and supplier agreements.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• Established supplier relationships with Schneider Electric, ABB and Siemens highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of electrical equipment, LV/HV switchgear and power distribution systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence commercial outcomes.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and improving purchasing efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national procurement strategies to support manufacturing and major project delivery.
• Manage end-to-end procurement, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate significant procurement contracts and material packages valued up to $14 million.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key electrical suppliers and manufacturers.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiencies, consolidate suppliers and reduce costs.
• Oversee procurement of LV/HV switchgear, transformers, switchboard components and associated electrical equipment.
• Manage supplier performance, commercial agreements, long-lead items and supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement systems, processes and purchasing controls.

Job description

Add Staff Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian electrical engineering and manufacturing group to recruit an experienced National Procurement Manager. This is a national leadership role spanning Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, offering a salary of $175,000–$190,000 plus superannuation and broad exposure to major infrastructure and resources projects.

You will lead procurement across Australian operations, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Delivery teams to