Procurement Leader – Major Infrastructure Projects

Gamuda Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Australia, in partnership with BMD Construction, is delivering EDMR and major Western Sydney road upgrades. As Procurement Manager you will develop and deliver the procurement strategy for the project, working closely with project leadership, Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams, as well as key suppliers and subcontractors to support successful delivery.

You will source materials, services and subcontract packages, manage procurement schedules and budgets, lead market engagement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in procurement management within infrastructure, construction, engineering or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management and commercial principles.
• Proven experience leading strategic sourcing, tendering and supplier/subcontractor negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and drive value.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading and developing procurement teams in complex, fast-paced project environments.
• Experience within major roads or transport infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies aligned with project scope, programme, budget and delivery requirements.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and award of materials, equipment, services and subcontract packages.
• Develop and manage procurement schedules, ensuring critical procurement activities align with key project and construction milestones.
• Lead market engagement, tender processes and commercial negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favourable contractual outcomes.
• Establish and manage project supply chains, building strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors and monitoring performance against cost, quality and programme requirements.
• Work closely with Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams to identify procurement opportunities, manage interfaces and support successful project delivery.
• Monitor procurement budgets, commitments and cost-saving opportunities, while identifying and mitigating supply chain and procurement risks.
• Lead, mentor and develop the project procurement team, ensuring effective delivery and strong collaboration across the project.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project governance, contractual requirements, company policies and relevant legislation, while supporting local content and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Procurement management

Tendering

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Risk management

Job description

Gamuda Australia, in partnership with BMD Construction, is delivering EDMR and major Western Sydney road upgrades. As Procurement Manager you will develop and deliver the procurement strategy for the project, working closely with project leadership, Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams, as well as key suppliers and subcontractors to support successful delivery.

You will source materials, services and subcontract packages, manage procurement schedules and budgets, lead market engagement