Senior Procurement Strategist — Strategic Sourcing & Value

Warrikal; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrikal in West Perth is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and drive supplier performance within the Supply Chain team. The role offers autonomy to own procurement outcomes, deliver commercial value and sustain continuous improvement across the business.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage complex negotiations, and contribute to governance while delivering high-quality procurement solutions for operational and strategic needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' procurement experience, with senior-level experience developing and implementing procurement strategies in complex environments.
• Proven experience across strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, commercial risk management and supplier performance.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, balancing cost, quality, risk and operational requirements.
• Attention to detail with proactive continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in resources, mining, maintenance or construction is highly regarded, with relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive the procurement value program, establishing clear ownership and delivery against targets and timelines.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities including supplier prequalification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract management.
• Manage commercial agreements and supplier performance, maximising value, minimising risk and ensuring delivery, quality and contractual obligations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring procurement solutions are practical and aligned with operational requirements.
• Identify and implement procurement improvements, to enhance processes, supplier arrangements and commercial outcomes.
• Support procurement governance and capability, including policies, procedures, compliance frameworks, mentoring and development of procurement team members.
• Provide commercial input into business planning and strategic sourcing decisions, with periodic travel to metropolitan and regional sites.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance

Stakeholder management

Education

Commerce/Law/Supply Chain degree

Job description

Warrikal in West Perth is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and drive supplier performance within the Supply Chain team. The role offers autonomy to own procurement outcomes, deliver commercial value and sustain continuous improvement across the business.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage complex negotiations, and contribute to governance while delivering high-quality procurement solutions for operational and strategic needs.