Senior Procurement Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Global

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent full-time

Senior leadership role

International supplier relationships

Collaborative environment

Cost optimisation focus

Job summary

Laco Service is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy, supplier negotiations and cost optimization across domestic and international suppliers. The role focuses on strategic purchasing, budgeting and supplier relationship management to support long-term growth.

You will partner with operations, logistics and finance to ensure continuity of supply, optimized costs and compliant procurement processes while delivering senior management insights and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of procurement, purchasing or related senior roles.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and managing purchasing operations.
• Strong knowledge of supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Financial planning, budgeting and cost analysis experience.
• Experience with domestic and international suppliers.
• Analytical skills to evaluate expenditure and market trends.
• Knowledge of inventory planning and supply chain coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated leadership and independent procurement management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor procurement strategies and policies aligned with business objectives.
• Plan and coordinate purchasing of packaging machinery, industrial equipment and services.
• Identify and select domestic and international suppliers based on quality, price and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing structures and payment terms with suppliers.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships for continuity of supply and favorable terms.
• Prepare procurement budgets, forecasts and expenditure plans with financial control.
• Analyse procurement costs, supplier pricing and market conditions for improvements.
• Implement purchasing and inventory management strategies to optimise stock and costs.
• Monitor supplier performance, contracts and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate procurement activities with operations, logistics and sales.
• Assess procurement risks and market changes to mitigate disruptions.
• Develop procurement KPIs and regularly report to senior management.
• Guide and supervise staff across procurement-related tasks.
• Review and improve procurement systems for efficiency and control.
• Provide strategic advice on supplier arrangements and long-term planning.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier negotiations

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Commerce/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laco Service is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy, supplier negotiations and cost optimization across domestic and international suppliers. The role focuses on strategic purchasing, budgeting and supplier relationship management to support long-term growth.

You will partner with operations, logistics and finance to ensure continuity of supply, optimized costs and compliant procurement processes while delivering senior management insights and strategic guidance.