Strategic Procurement Category Lead (Hybrid)

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Archerfield, Brisbane is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist to drive sourcing outcomes across the business. You will lead RFQs, RFPs and tenders, draft contracts and work with Category Managers and stakeholders to deliver value with governance and commercial focus.

You will balance strategic sourcing with supplier engagement, market analysis and contract administration, contributing to multi-site procurement and continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site procurement, sourcing, contract administration or related commercial role.
• Experience supporting or leading RFQ, RFP and tender processes, including evaluations.
• Strong analytical ability to assess supplier proposals, pricing structures and opportunities.
• Ability to build relationships and work with stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, sourcing documents and compliance.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring quality.
• Exposure to ERP, sourcing or contract management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sourcing Activities – Manage RFQs, RFPs and tender processes from planning through to award recommendations and contracting, ensuring strong governance and commercial outcomes.
• Develop Procurement Documentation – Prepare scopes of work, sourcing documentation, pricing schedules, evaluation templates, contracts, internal approvals and supplier communications.
• Partner with Stakeholders – Work closely with operational teams and executives to understand business requirements, provide procurement advice and deliver fit-for-purpose sourcing solutions.
• Drive Supplier Engagement – Support supplier negotiations, onboarding activities, contract implementation and ongoing supplier relationships and performance management.
• Deliver Commercial Insights – Conduct market analysis pricing analysis and reviews, supplier evaluations and value-for-money assessments to support sourcing decisions.
• Maintain Compliance & Governance – Ensure procurement activities are appropriately documented, compliant and aligned with procurement policies, approval requirements, industry standards and legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement- Identify and implement improvements across sourcing, supplier selection and contracting to streamline processes, strengthen governance and improve commercial outcomes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tender & RFx

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Governance

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Contract management systems

Microsoft Co-Pilot

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Archerfield, Brisbane is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist to drive sourcing outcomes across the business. You will lead RFQs, RFPs and tenders, draft contracts and work with Category Managers and stakeholders to deliver value with governance and commercial focus.

You will balance strategic sourcing with supplier engagement, market analysis and contract administration, contributing to multi-site procurement and continuous improvement in a fast-paced