Senior Procurement Specialist/ Procurement Lead

ARRPWERE CONSULTING PTY LTD; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ARRPWERE CONSULTING PTY LTD in Perth, WA is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist/Procurement Lead to drive strategy and end-to-end procurement across IT hardware, software and services on a contract basis. The role focuses on CAPEX and long-term OPEX commitments with multi-year roadmaps and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Perth, the ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of procurement experience, strong vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience in tech/infra environments.
• Strong contract/bid knowledge and ROI focus.
• Experience with capital expenditure and multi-year roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and end-to-end procurement activities.
• Coordinate RFP development and market engagement; vendor evaluations.
• Develop supplier recommendations and manage contracts with stakeholders.
• Maintain SLAs, monitor supplier performance, and mitigate risks across projects.
• Prepare procurement records, reports and executive papers for leadership.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

RFP development

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist/Procurement Lead to join our team on a contract basis, based in Perth, WA 6000.

Senior Procurement Specialist (1 Role)

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, managing complex technology and infrastructure vendor relationships. The role will oversee approximately $150 million in capital expenditure, with a strong focus on both CAPEX and long-term OPEX commitments over a minimum five-year period.

Experience procuring IT hardware, software and services is essential. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in vendor evaluation, contract negotiation advisory, and supply chain risk management across passenger services, ground handling and core IT systems.

The role will manage the end-to-end procurement process in accordance with organizational policies, processes and tools. Responsibilities will include developing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), using supporting materials prepared by the legal and project teams, coordinating market engagement with the Procurement team, and leading vendor evaluations in collaboration with business, functional, technical and finance stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading strategic sourcing and end-to-end procurement activities.

Coordinating RFP development, market engagement, vendor evaluations and supplier selection.

Assessing projected costs against budgets, including long-term CAPEX and OPEX commitments.

Evaluating commercial value, return on investment (ROI), operational benefits and total cost of ownership.

Coordinating supplier onboarding and establishing supplier performance monitoring processes.

Maintaining service-level agreements (SLAs) and mitigating integration, delivery and supply chain risks.

Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements and audit standards.

Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Supporting commercial discussions and contract negotiations in collaboration with the legal team.

Preparing supplier recommendations based on commercial, financial, operational and delivery considerations.

The ideal candidate will have:

10+ years of procurement experience in complex, regulated environments, preferably in enterprise technology.

Extensive experience procuring IT hardware, software, services and infrastructure solutions.

Strong knowledge of contract principles, competitive bidding, supplier evaluation and risk allocation.

Excellent financial acumen, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI assessment and long-term cost modelling.

Experience assessing delivery and integration risks for multimillion-dollar commitments with five- to ten-year operational lifecycles.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills.

A demonstrated ability to lead complex procurement activities while ensuring governance and policy compliance.

Procurement Leads will support and execute procurement activities, assisting with the acquisition of technology systems, including hardware, software and related services.

The role focuses on process management and coordination throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring procurement activities are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with organizational policies and audit requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Consolidating RFP documentation from multiple sources.

Managing vendor communications, timelines and procurement milestones.

Coordinating bid evaluations and consolidating feedback from relevant stakeholders.

Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation.

Preparing supplier recommendation papers, reports and presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Tracking approval workflows and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.

Gathering specifications and requirements from internal stakeholders.

Coordinating procurement activities across multiple projects at different stages, including market engagement, evaluation and negotiations.

Monitoring competing deadlines and ensuring procurement deliverables are completed on time.

Supporting supplier management, contract administration and procurement governance activities.

These roles will report to the Senior Procurement Specialist or Procurement leadership and work closely with senior project personnel and internal stakeholders across business, technical, functional and finance teams.

The ideal candidates will have:

3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in technology, infrastructure or other complex environments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems.

Strong organizational, analytical and written communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail when managing complex documentation and procurement records.

The ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement activities and competing deadlines.

Strong stakeholder coordination and relationship management skills.

A mature, proactive and professional approach, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.

An interest in developing expertise in technology procurement and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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