Senior Procurement Specialist

NES Fircroft; Cooma; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist for a major regional NSW infrastructure project based in Cooma, transitioning to FIFO site work on a 2:1 roster. The role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiations across three sites, including piping and structural steel packages.

The successful candidate will have extensive procurement experience on large projects, a strong commercial mindset for cost savings, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
• Experience on major infrastructure, construction, mining or energy projects.
• Proven experience procuring piping, structural steel or major material packages.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience preparing and negotiating procurement agreements.
• Commercial mindset focused on cost savings and value.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement requirements across complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across three project sites.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.
• Source key materials and packages, including structural steel and piping.
• Identify, assess and manage suppliers and subcontractors.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure pricing and favourable terms.
• Drive cost savings and procurement efficiencies.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage procurement agreements and contracts.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Work closely with project and engineering teams to understand procurement requirements.
• Manage procurement activities from sourcing to award.
• Ensure materials and packages are procured in line with project requirements and timelines.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain management

Commercial negotiations

Supplier management

Procurement agreements

Cost savings

Multiple procurement requirements

Stakeholder management

Autonomous / hands-on

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a major infrastructure project in regional NSW, with the role based in Cooma and transitioning to FIFO site work on a 2:1 roster. This is an approx. 3-year project on a permanent basis offeringa 10% uplift while based in Cooma and an additional 25% uplift once mobilised to site. The position will play a key role in the delivery of significant piping and water feed infrastructure, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, supply chain management and commercial negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across three project sites
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies
• Source key materials and packages, including structural steel and piping
• Identify, assess and manage suppliers and subcontractors
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms
• Drive cost savings and procurement efficiencies
• Prepare, negotiate and manage procurement agreements and contracts
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Work closely with project and engineering teams to understand procurement requirements
• Manage procurement activities from initial sourcing and tendering through to negotiation and award
• Ensure materials and packages are procured in line with project requirements, timeframes and commercial objectives

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Strong experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and supply chain management
• Experience working across major infrastructure, construction, mining or energy projects
• Proven experience procuring piping, structural steel or major material packages
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience preparing and negotiating procurement agreements
• A strong commercial mindset with a focus on cost savings and value
• The ability to manage multiple procurement requirements across complex projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.