Procurement Manager

JR Richards & Sons; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Richards & Sons in Sydney seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to establish and lead a new procurement function. You will define strategy, governance, policies and systems, and drive cost savings, supplier performance and risk management across the business.

You will lead sourcing and tender activities, negotiate commercial agreements and build strong relationships with stakeholders in Operations, Fleet, IT, Finance and HR to deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Experience developing procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in procurement and contract management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Company's procurement strategy and governance frameworks.
• Lead strategic sourcing, RFQ and tender processes for operational and capital expenditure.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier onboarding, due diligence and performance reviews.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals and supplier performance management.
• Monitor procurement spends, compliance and reporting outcomes; identify and mitigate risks.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Education

Qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, Finance or related discipline

Job description

Build a Procurement Function. Shape the Future.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to establish and lead a newly created procurement function, reporting directly to the CFO. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional who wants to make a genuine impact by building frameworks, influencing strategic decisions and delivering measurable business value.

If you thrive in environments where you can create, improve and lead, this role offers the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a well-established and growing national organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Newly created role with significant business influence
• Opportunity to build a procurement function from the ground up
• Drive strategic sourcing, governance and supplier performance across a national business
• Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Fleet, IT, Finance and HR
• Play a key role in business growth, cost optimisation and risk management
• Join an organisation with a strong focus on safety, sustainability and operational excellence

About the Role

As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Company's procurement strategy, governance framework, policies and systems.

You will lead sourcing and tender activities, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen procurement controls across the business.

This role combines strategy and hands-on delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, driving improvement and creating long-term commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Company's procurement strategy and annual procurement plans
• Establish procurement policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Lead strategic sourcing, RFQ and tender processes for operational and capital expenditure
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvement initiatives
• Manage supplier onboarding, due diligence and performance reviews
• Build and maintain strong supplier and contractor relationships
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals and supplier performance management
• Monitor procurement spends, compliance and reporting outcomesIdentify and mitigate supply chain, contractual and commercial risks
• Support the evaluation and implementation of procurement technology solutions
• Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Fleet, Finance, IT and HR to deliver procurement outcomes that support business objectives

About You

You are an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to influence outcomes.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated success in procurement, strategic sourcing and contract management
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Experience developing procurement policies, governance frameworks and reporting processes
• Sound commercial, financial and analytical capability
• The ability to identify opportunities, challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative and practical approach to problem solving

Desirable Skills & Experience

• CIPS qualification or membership
• Qualifications in contract management, project management or supply chain management
• Experience within waste management, transport, logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities or other asset-intensive industries

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for more than a procurement professional. We want someone who can establish a best-practice procurement function, influence positive change and become a trusted advisor to leaders across the business.

You’ll be commercially astute, highly organised, resilient, solutions-focused and motivated by delivering tangible results.