Strategic Procurement Category Specialist

Sime Darby; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay & Rewards

Career Growth

Flexibility (Hybrid)

Industry Leadership

Wellbeing Support

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Job summary

Hastings Deering is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist in Archerfield, Brisbane, to lead sourcing activities across the business and work with Category Managers and stakeholders to secure strong commercial outcomes.

You will draft contracts, manage RFQs/RFPs and ensure governance while balancing stakeholder expectations and procurement best practice in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in multi-site procurement, sourcing, contract administration, or related commercial role.
• Experience supporting or leading RFQ, RFP and tender processes.
• Strong analytical skills to assess supplier proposals, pricing and opportunities.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing documentation and compliance.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP / contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sourcing Activities — manage RFQs, RFPs and tender processes from planning to award.
• Develop Procurement Documentation — prepare scopes of work, pricing schedules and contracts.
• Partner with Stakeholders — work with operations and executives to deliver sourcing solutions.
• Drive Supplier Engagement — support negotiations, onboarding and supplier performance.
• Deliver Commercial Insights — conduct market pricing analyses and supplier evaluations.
• Maintain Compliance & Governance — ensure documentation and approvals meet policy.
• Drive continuous improvement — identify and implement procurement process improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tender & RFx capability

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Governance focus

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Contract management systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Hastings Deering is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist in Archerfield, Brisbane, to lead sourcing activities across the business and work with Category Managers and stakeholders to secure strong commercial outcomes.

You will draft contracts, manage RFQs/RFPs and ensure governance while balancing stakeholder expectations and procurement best practice in a fast-paced environment.