National Procurement Leader – Electrical Projects

ADD STAFF, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Add Staff Recruitment is partnering with an established Australian electrical manufacturing leader to recruit an experienced National Procurement Manager. You will lead procurement across Australia, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Delivery teams.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will develop national procurement strategies, negotiate major contracts up to multi-million dollars, and drive cost reductions and supplier performance across Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

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 an established Australian electrical manufacturing leader to recruit an experienced National Procurement Manager. You will lead procurement across Australia, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Delivery teams.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will develop national procurement strategies, negotiate major contracts up to multi-million dollars, and drive cost reductions and supplier performance across Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.