Procurement Specialist

Randstad Pty; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Adelaide, Australia. This role bridges commercial strategy with systems optimisation, driving procurement delivery while ensuring platforms run smoothly. You will lead sourcing, negotiate with suppliers and own process improvements.

You will balance practical business needs with robust day-to-day processes, guiding sourcing activities and ensuring procurement platforms are optimised to reduce manual effort and deliver reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• Solid background in procurement, strategic sourcing or commercial management.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise procurement platforms (ERPs).
• Strong analytical skills; use data to spot opportunities and fix bottlenecks.
• Excellent communication; engage users, support teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver cost savings, contract improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, market analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Manage day-to-day functional support, testing and continuous improvement of procurement systems.
• Oversee procurement master data, including supplier catalogs and pricing files.
• Provide clear reporting and analytics to track spend, compliance and performance.

Skills

Procurement strategy

ERP systems

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a versatile procurement professional who bridges the gap between commercial strategy and systems optimisation.

This role is a unique opportunity to drive procurement delivery while ensuring the platforms that support the function run smoothly. You will lead sourcing initiatives and cost savings, while simultaneously taking ownership of process improvement.

About the Role

As the central point for both procurement execution and operational support, you will focus on balancing practical business needs with robust day to day processes. You will guide sourcing activities and negotiate with suppliers, while ensuring procurement platforms are optimised to reduce manual effort, improve user experience, and generate reliable reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver cost savings, contract improvements, and operational efficiencies.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, market analysis, and supplier negotiations.

• Manage the day-to-day functional support, testing, and continuous improvement of procurement systems.

• Oversee procurement master data, including supplier catalogs and pricing files, to ensure accuracy.

• Provide clear reporting and analytics to track spend, compliance, and functional performance.

About You

You will bring:

• A solid background in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commercial management.

• Hands-on experience working with, supporting, or optimising enterprise procurement platforms (ERPs).

• Strong analytical skills, comfortable using data to identify commercial opportunities and resolve process bottlenecks.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage operational users, technical support, and senior stakeholders alike.

What’s on Offer

• A multifaceted role that combines commercial delivery with hands-on system ownership.

• Hybrid work flexibility in a supportive, practical environment.

• The chance to simplify processes and make a tangible impact on the business.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.