Procurement Specialist

Acuity Partners Pty Ltd; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible conditions

Positive employee culture

Job summary

Acuity Partners Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support category strategies across sourcing, contracting, supplier engagement and risk governance within a major defence programme. You’ll facilitate contract negotiations, manage supplier performance and deliver measurable value for money across high‑value procurement categories in a complex supply chain.

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract suits a commercially astute procurement professional and requires Baseline

Qualifications

• Relevant supply chain/procurement roles in engineering, mining or defence
• Exposure to supporting and managing complex contracts / subcontracts
• Highly proactive and diligent nature
• Strong team player with good engagement skills
• Strong aptitude for learning and the ability to adapt to new environments
• Demonstrated cost savings and proven commercial outcomes
• Eligible for Baseline clearance (must be an Australian Citizen)

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of category strategies and sourcing plans
• Lead cross-functional activities
• Conduct strategic negotiations and contract lifecycle management
• Engage suppliers to ensure commitments are met effectively and efficiently
• Proactively support procurement teams as required in other projects

Job description

Drive commercial value and optimise strategic category procurement outcomes for a leading engineering prorgramme.

Acuity Partners is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support category strategies spanning sourcing, contracting, supplier engagement and risk governance. You’ll facilitate contract negotiations, manage supplier performance, and deliver measurable value for money across critical procurement categories.

12 month fixed term contract suits a commercially-astute procurement professional ready to step into a major defence programme and influence high-value categories and drive operational performance in a complex supply chain environment.

Key responsibilities

Support the delivery of category strategies and sourcing plans

Lead cross-functional activities

Conduct strategic negotiations and contract lifecycle management

Engage suppliers to ensure commitments are met effectively and efficiently

Proactively support procurement teams as required in other projects

About you

Relevant supply chain/procurement roles in engineering, mining or defence

Exposure to supporting and managing complex contracts / subcontracts

Highly proactive and diligent nature

Strong team player with good engagement skills

Strong aptitude for learning and the ability to adapt to new environments

Demonstrated cost savings and proven commercial outcomes

Eligible for Baseline clearance (must be an Australian Citizen)

Our client is a large defence employer of highly skilled procurement professionals and this is a great way to join this exciting, supportive team.

Our client additionally offers flexible conditions and have a strong emphasis on a positive employee culture.