Procurement Category Specialist (Indirect)

Total Resource Solutions; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Resource Solutions is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist (Indirect) to support day-to-day procurement across indirect categories such as Property, Facilities and Fleet. The role is hands-on, transaction-focused and will manage RFQs, RFPs, tenders, supplier Engagement and contract administration from requirement through to award.

The successful candidate will work with internal stakeholders, conduct negotiations, price analysis and supplier onboarding, while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing or category management, ideally indirect categories.
• Hands-on experience delivering RFQs, RFPs, tenders, evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing procurement activities from requirement through to contract award.
• Experience using procurement or ERP systems such as SAP or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement activities across indirect categories (Property, Facilities, Fleet).
• Manage day-to-day sourcing requirements including RFQs, RFPs and tenders.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and progress procurement activities.
• Conduct supplier engagement, market testing and price analysis.
• Prepare procurement documentation, approvals and contracts.

Skills

RFQ

RFP

Negotiations

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

High-volume work

Tools

SAP

Job description

Procurement Category Specialist (Indirect)

Procurement Category Specialist (Indirect) – Large Utilities Company

• Melbourne OR Sydney Location / WFH flexibility
• Up to $180k Package + bonus
• Contract AND Permanent roles available

Primary Purpose

Support the delivery of day-to-day procurement activities across a range of indirect categories, including Property, Facilities and Fleet. This is a hands-on, transactional role responsible for managing sourcing activities, RFx processes, supplier engagement, negotiations, contracts and procurement administration from requirement through to completion.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver hands-on, end-to-end procurement activities across Property, Facilities, Fleet and other indirect categories.
• Manage day-to-day sourcing requirements, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders, supplier evaluations and contract awards.
• Work directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements, scope procurement activities and progress requests.
• Conduct supplier engagement, market testing, commercial negotiations and pricing analysis.
• Prepare and manage procurement documentation, approvals, contracts and associated administration.
• Support contract renewals, variations, extensions and supplier onboarding activities.
• Manage multiple procurement requests and transactions concurrently, ensuring activities progress within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate procurement, contract and supplier information within relevant systems.
• Support supplier performance management and resolve day-to-day commercial or contractual issues.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement and improved commercial outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• 3+ years' experience within procurement, sourcing or category management, ideally across indirect categories.
• Strong hands-on experience delivering RFQs, RFPs, tenders, evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement activities from initial business requirement through to contract award.
• Experience working across indirect categories such as Property, Facilities, Fleet, Corporate Services or similar.
• Strong procurement administration and transactional capability, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working directly with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage a high volume of procurement activities and competing priorities.
• Experience using procurement or ERP systems such as SAP or similar.
• Practical, proactive and delivery-focused approach.