Procurement Specialist

Airservices Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier performance across our national operations. You will partner with Corporate Services and Infrastructure to maximise value from third‑party expenditure while adhering to CPR.

Reporting to the Procurement Services Lead, you will provide expert advice on procurement processes, governance and commercial negotiations, build strong stakeholder relationships and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR).
• Experience working within Commonwealth Government or regulated procurement environments.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex procurement frameworks, policies and governance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess expenditure trends and lifecycle costs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills with a focus on delivering commercially astute outcomes.
• Experience using ARIBA or a similar procurement management system.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing and contract management outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on acquisition strategies, procurement processes and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and organisational frameworks.
• Collaborate with leaders, project managers and suppliers to drive procurement excellence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Supplier management

ARIBA

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Business/Commerce/Procurement/Supply Chain degree

Tools

ARIBA

Job description

• Bring your procurement expertise and knowledge to a unique national organisation


• Permanent Full-Time


• Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra| Hybrid Working

Summary

Drive strategic sourcing, contract and supplier management outcomes while ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and delivering value for Airservices.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As a Procurement Specialist within the Procurement Services team, you will partner with stakeholders acrossCorporate Services and Infrastructureto deliver strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier management outcomes that maximise value from third-party expenditure. You will provide expert advice on acquisition strategies, procurement processes and commercial negotiations while ensuring compliance with organisational frameworks and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR).

Reporting to the Procurement Services Lead, you will collaborate closely with leaders, project managers and suppliers to drive procurement excellence, supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll join a collaborative team that prides itself on delivering practical commercial outcomes, building strong stakeholder relationships and supporting the organisation's strategic objectives

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

Procurement_Specialist PD.pdf

The Person

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, solving complex business challenges and delivering compliant, value-driven outcomes. You bring a proactive approach, strong communication skills and the confidence to influence and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supplier management.


• Strong knowledge and practical experience applying the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR).


• Experience working within Commonwealth Government, Government-owned corporations or highly regulated procurement environments.


• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex procurement frameworks, policies and governance requirements.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess expenditure trends, financial data and lifecycle costs.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills with a focus on delivering commercially astute outcomes.


• Experience using ARIBA or a similar procurement management system.


• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline (desirable)

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.