Procurement Specialist - In- Directs

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in procurement solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the procurement process with a focus on analytics and compliance. Candidates should have tertiary qualifications and 2-4 years' experience in indirect procurement. The role offers flexible work arrangements, ongoing career development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Access to educational and health benefits

Competitive leave offerings

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in indirect procurement or commercial sourcing.
• Experience in corporate or real estate environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the indirect procurement strategy across multiple categories.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and cost modelling.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes and negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Commercial acumen

Adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power BI

eProcurement platforms (e.g. Coupa, Zycus)

Job description

• Work for a global market leader in commercial real estate
• Deliver procurement solutions for CBRE's corporate services
• Locations: Brisbane CBD, Mount Gravatt, Gold Coast, or Sydney CBD

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will support the end-to-end procurement process with a strong emphasis on analytics, compliance, and strategic sourcing. Your work will ensure value delivery and alignment with CBRE's enterprise goals including cost optimisation, ESG, supplier diversity, sustainability, procurement automation and operational efficiency.

About the Role:

• Deliver the indirect procurement strategy across multiple non-property categories
• Develop sourcing strategies, conduct market analysis, benchmarking and cost modelling
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier contracts
• Provide procurement analytics and reporting on spend, savings, KPIs and supplier risk
• Support supplier relationship management, performance reviews and compliance monitoring
• Drive operational excellence through procurement systems, automation and continuous improvement
• Partner with stakeholders to embed procurement best practice, policies and processes

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field (CIPS preferred)
• 2-4 years' experience in indirect procurement or commercial sourcing, corporate/real estate environment desirable
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; proficiency in Advanced Excel, Power BI or similar tools
• Experience with eProcurement platforms (e.g. Coupa, Zycus, Tenderlinks, Global Rapid)
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, supplier diversity, and modern slavery compliance
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable to fast-paced, changing environments
• Strong commercial acumen and cost-conscious mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What's in it for you:

• Work with a global leader in the real estate industry
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements to support work-life balance
• Ongoing training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Certified Family Inclusive Workplace with policies and programs to support employees
• Access to a wide range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• Corporate partnerships, discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days

About CBRE

CBRE is a global leader in the real estate industry, providing a wide range of services to clients across the world. Our Procurement team is a key part of our operations, working closely with business units to deliver commercial value and operational excellence. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and diversity, and we're looking for like-minded professionals to join our team.

Can we inspire you to join us?

At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.

We are proud to be certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace in Australia. This is a great recognition to our different policies, programs and benefits which help us build a great family friendly workplace culture. We are striving to remove barriers. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

As part of the interview process you may be asked to complete a video interview. as well as skill testing.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!