Procurement Specialist

Marr Contracting Pty Ltd; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marr Contracting is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics team based in Sefton, Sydney. You will lead end-to-end sourcing for the crane fleet, workshops and project operations, partnering with operations, engineering, finance and HSEQ to ensure the right suppliers, materials and services are in place to support safe, on-time delivery.

You will balance cost, quality and risk, drive supplier performance, governance and commercial discipline, and help

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or senior buyer positions.
• Experience sourcing goods and services and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems.
• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, heavy equipment, industrial services or project environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end sourcing and procurement activities.
• Supplier identification, evaluation and performance management.
• Commercial analysis and negotiation of favourable supply agreements.
• Managing purchase orders and procurement processes through to delivery.
• Supporting procurement governance, compliance and risk management.
• Building strong internal stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to improve value, reduce costs and strengthen supply continuity.
• Supporting procurement initiatives across Australia and broader global operations where required.

Skills

End-to-end sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Job description

Marr Contracting are world leaders in the design and delivery of heavy lift luffing tower cranes, providing complex crane solutions and services across Australia and around the world. We don’t just supply cranes — we solve problems others can’t.

With close to 100 years of family-owned heritage, Marr has built a reputation for delivering on the most challenging projects in the construction, infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors. Our success comes from combining world-class equipment with practical thinking, deep expertise and people who take ownership.

Our culture is built on trust, safety, teamwork and innovation. We back our people to make decisions, solve problems and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

Why we need you

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics team based in Sefton, Sydney.

This is far more than a purchasing role.

You will be responsible for sourcing critical goods and services that support Marr's crane fleet, workshops, project operations and corporate functions. You'll partner closely with operations, engineering, projects, HSEQ and finance teams to ensure the business has the right suppliers, materials, equipment and services in place to support safe and successful project delivery.

You will play an important role in balancing cost, quality, risk, delivery and supplier performance while helping strengthen procurement governance and commercial discipline across the business.

This role also provides exposure to global operations and supply requirements as Marr continues to support projects internationally.

You will be accountable for:

• End-to-end sourcing and procurement activities
• Supplier identification, evaluation and performance management
• Commercial analysis and negotiation of favourable supply agreements
• Managing purchase orders and procurement processes through to delivery
• Supporting procurement governance, compliance and risk management
• Building strong internal stakeholder and supplier relationships
• Identifying opportunities to improve value, reduce costs and strengthen supply continuity
• Supporting procurement initiatives across Australia and broader global operations where required

What we’re looking for

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys solving problems, influencing outcomes and working closely with operational stakeholders.

You understand that procurement is about much more than purchasing. You know how to balance competing priorities, evaluate supplier capability, manage commercial risk and deliver practical solutions that keep projects moving.

You may come from construction, engineering, heavy equipment, industrial services, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics or project-based environments. Most importantly, you enjoy operating in a fast-paced business where your decisions genuinely make a difference.

You know how to:

• Build strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate commercially sound outcomes
• Analyse costs, pricing and market opportunities
• Manage multiple competing priorities
• Communicate effectively with operational and technical stakeholders
• Balance commercial outcomes with safety, quality and service requirements
• Improve systems, processes and procurement performance
• Take ownership and deliver results in dynamic environments

Your keys to success

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or senior buyer positions
• Proven experience sourcing goods and services and managing supplier relationships
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Experience evaluating suppliers, pricing structures, lead times and total cost considerations
• Sound understanding of procurement governance, contracts and commercial risk
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively across multiple business functions
• Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, heavy equipment, industrial services or project environments will be highly regarded
• Professional qualifications or memberships such as CIPS are advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return

At Marr, you'll join a professional, supportive and highly capable team and have the opportunity to contribute directly to some of the most technically challenging projects in Australia and internationally.

You’ll have genuine ownership, the ability to influence commercial outcomes, exposure to senior stakeholders and suppliers, and the opportunity to grow your procurement career within a globally recognised engineering and construction business.

Ready to help power some of the world’s most challenging heavy-lift projects?

To learn more about Marr, visit our website and discover why we are recognised worldwide for solving lifting challenges others can't.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.