Strategic OT Procurement Lead

Sense Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Recruitment is seeking an experienced Procurement Operational Technologies Lead located in Australia to drive procurement activities for a major transformation program. You will play a key role in developing procurement strategies and managing supplier negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have over seven years of strategic procurement experience, especially in Operational Technology within industrial or logistics settings. Excellent communication and strong analytical skills are required for success in this position, offering a significant impact in delivering crucial technology capabilities.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of strategic procurement experience.
• Demonstrated experience procuring Operational Technology solutions within industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing or logistics environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end sourcing methodologies and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to develop commercially sound business cases.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic procurement activities for Operational Technology initiatives.
• Developing sourcing strategies across complex technology and infrastructure requirements.
• Managing RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Building strong relationships across technical, operational and executive stakeholder groups.
• Developing business cases and procurement recommendations.

Skills

Strategic procurement experience

Procuring Operational Technology solutions

End-to-end sourcing methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Management or related discipline

Job description

Sense Recruitment is seeking an experienced Procurement Operational Technologies Lead located in Australia to drive procurement activities for a major transformation program. You will play a key role in developing procurement strategies and managing supplier negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have over seven years of strategic procurement experience, especially in Operational Technology within industrial or logistics settings. Excellent communication and strong analytical skills are required for success in this position, offering a significant impact in delivering crucial technology capabilities.