Procurement Specialist

TORRA Staffing & Recruitment; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Consultant specializing in procurement in Lake Macquarie, NSW. The successful candidate will manage procurement strategies, lead tendering processes, and drive supplier negotiations. A focus on analytical capabilities and strong communication skills is essential for this permanent, full-time role. Opportunities for career development and competitive remuneration are offered in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Procurement Specialist.
• High level of analytical capability.
• Robust negotiation skills in multimillion-dollar categories.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Dispute resolution experience and competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracts role for a major resources group.
• Drive tendering processes and contract negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships and assess performance.
• Develop scopes of work and technical specs for procurement.
• Drive cost savings via supplier strategic sourcing and improvement.
• Conduct regular supply market research.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive supplier innovation.

Skills

Numerical analytical capability

Commercial negotiation skills

Strong written and oral communication

Dispute resolution experience

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Job description

Principal Consultant - Permanent Recruitment

Procurement Specialist | Lake Macquarie, NSW

• Lead procurement and contracts role for a major resources group
• Drive tendering processes and contract negotiations, ensuring compliance
• Permanent role, based in Lake Macquarie, NSW

Are you an experienced Procurement Specialist ready to deliver value through strategic sourcing and category management? We’re seeking someone who can bring strong attention to detail, process discipline, and a proactive approach to supplier management. You’ll develop and negotiate procurement contractual agreements and manage tendering processes in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, supporting multimillion‑dollar supply categories.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop, negotiate, and execute best‑practice supplier sourcing strategies, considering risk, value, and reputation.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage tendering functions in consultation with key internal stakeholders.
• Compile, negotiate, execute, and manage supplier contracts.
• Develop and review scopes of work and technical specifications for procurement contracts.
• Apply best‑practice procedures, processes, and technology to implement supply category strategies and maximize economic value.
• Drive supplier strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver cost savings.
• Conduct regular supply market research to assess market structure, supplier strategies, pricing, opportunities, and threats.
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and drive supplier innovation.

What we’re looking for

• Substantial experience and competency in a similar procurement specialist role, including end‑to‑end procurement processes, tender management, and contract negotiations.
• High level of numerical and analytical capability to drive supplier performance and value enhancement.
• Robust commercial negotiation and tactical skills within multimillion‑dollar categories.
• Accurate analytical skills and well‑developed strategic thinking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated dispute resolution experience and competency.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to join a leading resources company with a strong safety culture.
• Permanent, full‑time role with competitive remuneration.
• Collaborative team environment and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a company committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

What to do next

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now or contact us for more information.

02 4913 5855

Reference: BH-3354

About Torra

Torra is a recruitment and professional services agency serving clients across heavy industry, construction, manufacturing, logistics, energy, and resources throughout NSW and beyond. We deliver flexible labour hire, permanent recruitment, HR consulting, and more. We’re committed to positive relationships and better outcomes for clients and candidates. We believe in an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance, Supply Chain, and Purchasing

Industries

• Mining and Oil, Gas, and Mining