Procurement Manager

Cyient; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and technology firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to support infrastructure projects across Australia. The role involves strategic procurement, negotiating terms with suppliers, and managing complex procurement activities. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in telecommunications and a strong understanding of procurement regulations. Join us to drive efficiencies and enhance project outcomes in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain roles, focused in telecommunications.
• Proven expertise in managing intricate procurement activities within project-oriented sectors.
• Established success in contract negotiations and commercial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for enhanced rates with service providers.
• Design commercial models to increase project profitability.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage Requests for Pricing (RFPs).
• Cultivate and manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Offer data-driven insights on procurement metrics.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement systems (SAP)

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Cyient is a global engineering and technology solutions company. As a Design, Build, and Maintain partner for leading organizations worldwide, we take solution ownership across the value chain to help clients focus on their core, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. We leverage digital technologies, advanced analytics capabilities, and our domain knowledge and technical expertise, to solve complex business problems.

With over 16,000 employees globally, we partner with clients to operate as part of their extended team in ways that best suit their organization’s culture and requirements.

Employment Type: Casual/Temporary

Duration: 3 months to 6 months

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager with deep expertise in the telecommunications sector for a consultancy engagement to support our infrastructure projects across Australia. In this senior advisory role, you will drive strategic procurement efforts, including negotiating competitive rates with service providers and suppliers, crafting comprehensive commercial models, and achieving cost-effective pricing for critical materials such as steelwork, feeder cables, and associated equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, unlock efficiencies, and align procurement strategies with project objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-level negotiations with service providers and suppliers to obtain enhanced rates, terms, and conditions, targeting materials essential to telecommunications infrastructure like steelwork, feeder cables, and related components.
• Design and optimise commercial models, integrating cost benchmarking, risk assessments, and value-for-money evaluations to boost project profitability and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and deploy procurement strategies, encompassing the creation and oversight of Requests for Pricing (RFPs), tender assessments, and supplier selections, ensuring adherence to organisational policies and governance standards.
• Cultivate and manage key supplier and subcontractor relationships, including performance evaluations, order expediting, and resolution of quality, compliance, or delivery challenges.
• Work alongside project managers, commercial teams, and stakeholders to pinpoint procurement risks and opportunities, offering data-driven insights and reports on metrics such as cost savings, supplier performance, and timelines.
• Guide the complete procurement lifecycle from needs assessment to contract finalisation and transition, guaranteeing on-time delivery of quality materials and services in compliance with safety and regulatory norms for infrastructure projects.
• Promote process enhancements, including the adoption of procurement technologies, improved supply chain transparency, and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Oversee procurement-related administration, including invoice reconciliation, record maintenance, and efficient handling of internal requests.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain roles, with a demonstrated history in the telecommunications industry.
• Proven expertise in managing intricate procurement activities within project-oriented environments, such as infrastructure, utilities, or construction, with specific focus on telecommunications networks.
• Established success in contract negotiations and commercial modelling within high-stakes, safety-focused sectors.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Superior commercial acumen, featuring exceptional negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities to yield top-tier results.
• Expertise in procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP, advanced Excel for analytics and reporting).
• Exceptional organisational prowess, with a track record of juggling multiple priorities in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Strategic problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a data-centric decision-making style.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and partners.
• Solid understanding of Australian procurement regulations, industry benchmarks, and ethical/sustainable sourcing practices.
• Capacity to function independently while fostering team collaboration in an inclusive setting.

Cyient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cyient recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company where our people can focus their whole self on solving problems that matter.