Procurement & Supplier Performance Specialist

Smartgroup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Leave

Free lunch

Paid Parental Leave (up to 20 weeks) +

Volunteer days

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Free flu vaccinations

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Smartgroup in Sydney is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to manage supplier onboarding, contracts, governance and supplier performance across the business. You will work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant and support operational and commercial outcomes.

The role suits someone who enjoys relationship-building, problem solving, process improvement and driving positive supplier outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, contracts, or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding of new suppliers, including compliance documentation and system setup.
• Coordinate supplier contracts, renewals, amendments, and contract administration activities.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and KPIs.
• Support supplier governance activities, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving issues and coordinating actions where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, contract registers, and procurement data.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier experience, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Contracts

Governance

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Smartgroup in Sydney is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to manage supplier onboarding, contracts, governance and supplier performance across the business. You will work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant and support operational and commercial outcomes.

The role suits someone who enjoys relationship-building, problem solving, process improvement and driving positive supplier outcomes.