Procurement Manager

Kelsian Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsian Group Limited is seeking a commercially focused procurement professional who thrives on turning analysis into action, delivering measurable savings, and influencing strategic business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing procurement function and play a key role in delivering value across a diverse international organisation.

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement savings, sourcing, commercial improvement and performance outcomes across Kelsian

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Experience with Workday Procurement, SAP, Oracle or comparable ERP platforms, ideally within a complex or decentralised organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing or commercial management roles, with a proven track record of delivering measurable savings and efficiency outcomes.
• Experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, commercial evaluations and market benchmarking activities.
• Strong capability in spend analysis, supplier analysis, commercial modelling and procurement performance reporting.
• Professional procurement, commercial or project management certifications and experience within transport, logistics or other asset-intensive industries are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain a prioritised pipeline of procurement savings, cost avoidance and efficiency opportunities across the Group, ensuring benefits are identified, quantified and realised.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations and category strategies that deliver measurable commercial outcomes and long‑term value.
• Utilise Workday and other business data to identify procurement opportunities, develop business cases and provide actionable commercial insights.
• Develop and maintain procurement performance reporting, including savings, spend under management, contract coverage, compliance and sourcing pipeline metrics.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations and business leaders to drive procurement initiatives and support strategic objectives.
• Lead, coach and develop the Procurement Specialist while identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes, governance and organisational capability.

Skills

Procurement management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Excel/Power BI

Education

Bachelor/Master in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics

Tools

Workday Procurement

SAP

Oracle

Job description

ASX listed with 12500+ employees globally

Global Projects | Cutting-Edge Workday Implementation | Supply Chain Transformation

About the Role

Kelsian Group Limited is continuing its significant business transformation journey, leveraging Workday and data-driven insights to improve commercial performance across our global operations.

We are seeking a commercially focused procurement professional who thrives on turning analysis into action, delivering measurable savings, and influencing strategic business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing procurement function and play a key role in delivering value across a diverse international organisation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Group Procurement team and lead procurement savings, sourcing, commercial improvement and performance outcomes across Kelsian Group.

This role is responsible for identifying and prioritising procurement opportunities, converting analytics into executable sourcing initiatives, and delivering measurable commercial benefits across the organisation. Working closely with Finance, Operations and senior business leaders, you will lead complex sourcing projects, supplier negotiations and procurement transformation activities while leveraging Workday and other business data to drive informed decision‑making.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking with hand-on delivery, making it ideal for a commercially minded procurement professional with strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for creating sustainable business value.

Key Responsibilities

Own and maintain a prioritised pipeline of procurement savings, cost avoidance and efficiency opportunities across the Group, ensuring benefits are identified, quantified and realised.

Lead complex sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations and category strategies that deliver measurable commercial outcomes and long‑term value.

Utilise Workday and other business data to identify procurement opportunities, develop business cases and provide actionable commercial insights.

Develop and maintain procurement performance reporting, including savings, spend under management, contract coverage, compliance and sourcing pipeline metrics.

Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations and business leaders to drive procurement initiatives and support strategic objectives.

Lead, coach and develop the Procurement Specialist while identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes, governance and organisational capability.

What you Will Bring:

Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to identify and deliver procurement savings, cost optimisation and business value.

Advanced analytical capability, including the interpretation of large datasets and the development of commercial recommendations and business cases.

Demonstrated strategic sourcing, supplier management and complex negotiation experience.

Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship‑building skills across diverse business functions and leadership levels.

Proven leadership capability, including coaching, mentoring and managing competing priorities.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with Power BI, Workday reporting or similar analytics experience highly regarded.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.

Experience with Workday Procurement, SAP, Oracle or comparable ERP platforms, ideally within a complex or decentralised organisation.

Demonstrated experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing or commercial management roles, with a proven track record of delivering measurable savings and efficiency outcomes.

Experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, commercial evaluations and market benchmarking activities.

Strong capability in spend analysis, supplier analysis, commercial modelling and procurement performance reporting.

• Professional procurement, commercial or project management certifications and experience within transport, logistics or other asset-intensive industries are advantageous.

Applications close by 5 pm on Sunday, 25th October 2025.

Why Kelsian Group Limited?

At Kelsian, we are not just about transport - we are about transformation. You will join a forward‑thinking team driving digital and business change across a global organisation. You will collaborate with skilled professionals and contribute to future‑ready systems. Our values‑led culture and COMPASS values framework underpin everything we do, from our safety and sustainability focus to our inclusive workplace.

Kelsian Group Limited is an ASX‑listed business with over 12,500 employees across Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Kelsian Group Limited is an Australian‑based integrated multi‑modal transport provider and tourism operator and a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero‑emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot. We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our operations.

At Kelsian Group Limited, we are more than just a company – we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to innovation, growth, and positive change. With a strong commitment to our employees and a vision for a brighter future, we’re poised for continued success in the years ahead.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.