Facilities, Contract and Procurement Manager

Facilities, Contract and Procurement Manager

Build your brighter future with Buttercups Childcare!

Are you a strategic and hands-on leader with a knack for managing facilities, contracts, and procurement across multiple sites? Do you thrive in a fast-moving, people-focused environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Buttercups Childcare:

Buttercups Childcare is a leading provider of early learning services, with 13 sites across Western Australia — and growing! We are known for our commitment to quality care, innovation, and community. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a talented Facilities, Contracts & Procurement Manager to join our passionate and high-performing team.

The Opportunity: Facilities, Contracts & Procurement Manager at Buttercups Childcare.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this newly created role offers an opportunity to shape procurement and facilities operations across our organisation. You will be responsible for developing and executing group-wide procurement strategies, overseeing contracts, and managing the upkeep and improvement of our facilities.

In this role, you will:

1. Lead end-to-end procurement for goods and services across all sites
2. Manage contract lifecycle systems and compliance processes
3. Oversee preventative and reactive facilities maintenance
4. Act as a project manager for capital works and refurbishments
5. Build strong vendor and supplier relationships
6. Report on procurement performance, maintenance schedules, and project milestones to executive leadership

What you bring to the table:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement, Project Management, Facilities Management, or a related field
• 5+ years in procurement, contracts, or operations within multi-site organisations (childcare, health, education, or services ideal)
• Skilled in project management and capital works coordination
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Organised, agile, and comfortable managing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply today and start building a brighter future for children, families, and yourself.

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