Strategic Procurement Specialist - Hybrid

Airservices Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier performance across our national operations. You will partner with Corporate Services and Infrastructure to maximise value from third‑party expenditure while adhering to CPR.

Reporting to the Procurement Services Lead, you will provide expert advice on procurement processes, governance and commercial negotiations, build strong stakeholder relationships and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR).
• Experience working within Commonwealth Government or regulated procurement environments.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex procurement frameworks, policies and governance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess expenditure trends and lifecycle costs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills with a focus on delivering commercially astute outcomes.
• Experience using ARIBA or a similar procurement management system.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing and contract management outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on acquisition strategies, procurement processes and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and organisational frameworks.
• Collaborate with leaders, project managers and suppliers to drive procurement excellence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Supplier management

ARIBA

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Business/Commerce/Procurement/Supply Chain degree

Tools

ARIBA

Job description

Airservices Australia is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier performance across our national operations. You will partner with Corporate Services and Infrastructure to maximise value from third‑party expenditure while adhering to CPR.

Reporting to the Procurement Services Lead, you will provide expert advice on procurement processes, governance and commercial negotiations, build strong stakeholder relationships and