Procurement Lead

The BMD Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The BMD Group in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer or Lead to join the Queensland team. You will support the operational needs of the business by ensuring timely delivery of goods, expediting materials, and coordinating supplier and subcontractor performance across projects on the Sunshine Coast.

You will negotiate cost-effective rates, manage multiple procurement packages and lead a procurement team, using strong communication and decision-making skills to meet safety,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Officer or Lead.
• Experience managing multiple procurement packages and procurement teams on major construction projects.
• Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications.
• CIPS accreditation is preferable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Proven experience in leading a team.
• Strong decision-making, negotiation and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all goods are delivered to site within the expected time constraints.
• Expedite pre-ordered and back-ordered materials.
• Coordinate plant transfers between sites.
• Source and negotiate cost-effective rates with new suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers and subcontractors meet safety, environment, quality, price and delivery requirements.
• Liaise between site staff and suppliers to resolve purchasing supply issues.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Team leadership

Negotiation

Tender scope development

Communication (written and verbal)

Attention to detail

Decision making

Influencing skills

Education

Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications

CIPS accreditation (preferred)

Job description

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. Founded in 1979, our success has been built on strong family values and a collaborative approach that continues to define who we are today.

Driven by our purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With more than 2,400 employees across Australia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and USA, BMD is committed to creating opportunities, building capability and delivering projects that leave a lasting positive impact.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Queensland team, initially based in Brisbane before supporting a project on the Sunshine Coast. In this role, you will use your excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with people at all levels across the BMD Group nationally, and with our external suppliers. You will support the operational needs of the business and, using your attention to detail, will:

• Ensure all goods are delivered to site within the expected time constraints.
• Expedite any pre-ordered and back-ordered materials.
• Manage the coordination of plant transfers between sites.
• Source and negotiate the most cost-effective rates with new suppliers.
• Ensure our suppliers and their subcontractors meet or exceed our expectations regarding safety, environment, quality, price and delivery requirements.
• Proactively liaise between site staff and suppliers to resolve any purchasing supply issues.

You may also have the following desirable skills:

• Previous experience as a Procurement Officer or Lead.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple procurement packages and procurement teams on major construction projects.
• Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications.
• CIPS or equivalent accreditation preferable but not essential.
• Significant experience in developing tender scope and interpretation of work packages.
• Effective interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Proven experience with managing and leading a team.
• Demonstrated high level decision making, negotiation and influencing skills.
• High standard for attention to detail.

What we offer

In return, we offer a rewarding long-term career, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that values your contribution. BMD recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer, providing a flexible and inclusive workplace that rewards excellence and promotes a healthy work-life balance. For more about us, visit www.bmd.com.au. Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers