Procurement Specialist

Cox Purtell; Cremorne; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Purtell is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a 6 month temporary assignment based in Melbourne's inner city office, with hybrid working options. ASAP start to manage end-to-end procurement across operational and capital works portfolios, partnering with internal stakeholders to shape strategy and run sourcing processes.

You will negotiate commercially to deliver value for money while managing risk, and oversee contract administration and governance within a structured framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Law or related.
• 3-5 years' experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience in end-to-end procurement within a governance framework.
• Strong commercial acumen for risk assessment.
• Experience with SAP/Ariba/Oracle is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare and manage procurement documentation, including RFQs, RFPs, RFTs and EOIs, and coordinate end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve value-for-money outcomes while managing contractual and commercial risk.
• Administer contracts including variations, extensions, amendments and close-out activities, and monitor supplier performance against KPIs and service levels.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance frameworks and legislative requirements, maintaining accurate records to support audit.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Governance/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Procurement/related

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

Job description

Procurement Specialist
6 Month Temp Contract
Melbourne – Inner City Location
ASAP Start – Hybrid Working Available.
$65.00 - $75.00 per hour + Super

Our client is a leading name in the renewable energy sector with a strong focus on operational excellence and capital works delivery. The organisation is known for its commercially disciplined approach to procurement and its collaborative, values-driven culture.

About the role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end procurement activity across operational and capital works portfolios on a 6-month temporary assignment based in their Melbourne inner city office. You will partner with internal stakeholders to shape procurement strategy, run sourcing processes from RFQ through to contract execution, and negotiate commercial outcomes that deliver value for money while managing risk. It is a role for someone who enjoys variety, from strategic planning through to hands-on contract administration, and who wants to make a genuine commercial impact within a structured governance environment.

Duties

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare and manage procurement documentation, including RFQs, RFPs, RFTs and EOIs, and coordinate end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve value-for-money outcomes while managing contractual and commercial risk.
• Administer contracts including variations, extensions, amendments and close-out activities, and monitor supplier performance against KPIs and service levels.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance frameworks and legislative requirements, maintaining accurate records to support audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in procurement, contract management or strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement processes within a structured governance framework.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess contractual, financial and commercial risk.
• Experience administering contracts across operational services, professional services, capital works or infrastructure projects.
• Experience using procurement or ERP systems such as SAP, Ariba or Oracle highly regarded.