Strategic Defence Procurement Specialist

Acuity Partners Pty Ltd; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible conditions

Positive employee culture

Job summary

Acuity Partners Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support category strategies across sourcing, contracting, supplier engagement and risk governance within a major defence programme. You’ll facilitate contract negotiations, manage supplier performance and deliver measurable value for money across high‑value procurement categories in a complex supply chain.

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract suits a commercially astute procurement professional and requires Baseline

Qualifications

• Relevant supply chain/procurement roles in engineering, mining or defence
• Exposure to supporting and managing complex contracts / subcontracts
• Highly proactive and diligent nature
• Strong team player with good engagement skills
• Strong aptitude for learning and the ability to adapt to new environments
• Demonstrated cost savings and proven commercial outcomes
• Eligible for Baseline clearance (must be an Australian Citizen)

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of category strategies and sourcing plans
• Lead cross-functional activities
• Conduct strategic negotiations and contract lifecycle management
• Engage suppliers to ensure commitments are met effectively and efficiently
• Proactively support procurement teams as required in other projects

Job description

Acuity Partners Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support category strategies across sourcing, contracting, supplier engagement and risk governance within a major defence programme. You’ll facilitate contract negotiations, manage supplier performance and deliver measurable value for money across high‑value procurement categories in a complex supply chain.

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract suits a commercially astute procurement professional and requires Baseline