Strategic Senior Procurement Manager – Direct Materials

O'Brien; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Brien is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to shape category strategies and drive value across direct materials, consumables and equipment for AutoGlass and Glazing divisions in Australia. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to deliver sustainable value and innovative procurement solutions.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, influence senior stakeholders and turn procurement strategy into measurable business outcomes, shaping procurement maturity within a

Qualifications

• Must have extensive procurement experience and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Ability to lead category strategies for direct materials and related spend.
• Proven track record in supplier governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–5 year category strategies across direct materials and equipment.
• Drive strategic sourcing, negotiations and supplier governance.
• Identify market trends and value-creation opportunities.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and lead Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Strengthen ESG and responsible sourcing across categories.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Job description

O’Brien is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to shape category strategies and drive value across direct materials, consumables and equipment for AutoGlass and Glazing divisions in Australia. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to deliver sustainable value and innovative procurement solutions.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, influence senior stakeholders and turn procurement strategy into measurable business outcomes, shaping procurement maturity within a