Senior Procurement Lead – NSW Construction & Negotiations

Sekisui House; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sekisui House in Sydney seeks a proactive Senior Procurement Officer to lead supplier negotiations and drive procurement strategy for NSW residential construction projects. This hands-on, accountable role involves closing critical supplier, subcontractor, and trade partner negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable supply.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop best‑practice procurement aligned with delivery programs, mentor the current Procurement

Qualifications

• Proven track record of cost savings or improved terms through negotiations.
• Solid understanding of NSW home building/construction industry materials, trades, supply chains, and standard contracts.
• Formal procurement qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Personally lead and close negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors, and trade partners to secure competitive pricing and supply continuity.
• Review, renegotiate, and formalise expired supplier agreements across materials, trades, and services.
• Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy aligned with construction programs and growth targets.
• Partner with internal teams (sales, design, pre-construction, construction) to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Build and maintain deep supplier relationships specific to NSW residential construction.
• Monitor market pricing, supply risks, and industry trends while ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Mentor and develop the current Procurement Officer, delegating tasks to support their growth.
• Deliver clear performance metrics, cost-savings tracking, and supplier KPIs to senior leadership.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Industry knowledge

Procurement best practice

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Procurement / Supply Chain / Construction Mgmt qualification

Job description

Sekisui House in Sydney seeks a proactive Senior Procurement Officer to lead supplier negotiations and drive procurement strategy for NSW residential construction projects. This hands-on, accountable role involves closing critical supplier, subcontractor, and trade partner negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable supply.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop best‑practice procurement aligned with delivery programs, mentor the current Procurement