Procurement Specialist

This role is with a well-established Australian organisation operating within the agribusiness and supply chain sector. The business supports a large national network and is focused on delivering operational efficiency, value creation, and best‑practice procurement across its operations. With a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the organisation provides a professional environment where procurement specialists can make a real commercial impact. Job Summary Position Title: Procurement Specialist Classification: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary Employment Type: Full‑Time Location: Newport, NSW About the Organisation The organisation operates in the agribusiness and supply chain sector, supporting a large national network and focusing on operational efficiency, value creation and best‑practice procurement. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to execute category strategies that deliver cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and improve operational efficiency. In this role, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Contract activities while proactively managing assigned categories. You will work closely with subject‑matter experts and key stakeholders to enhance value through RFx processes, supplier performance management, contract optimisation, and data‑driven decision‑making. You will also manage and prioritise the procurement pipeline to reduce waste and identify cost‑effective improvements. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Contract processes, including tendering, supplier negotiations and project management. Analyse spend data, benchmark costs, identify savings opportunities and drive implementation outcomes. Manage supplier performance using KPIs and SLAs, conducting regular performance reviews. Build strong stakeholder relationships and balance business needs with customer‑focused outcomes. Maintain and optimise the procurement pipeline to improve workflow efficiency and reduce demand spikes. Identify and implement improvements across Procurement and Procure‑to‑Pay processes, escalating compliance gaps where required. Support accurate vendor master data and category hierarchy management. Uphold safety priorities across procurement activities. About You Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement or commodity management. Relevant tertiary qualifications (or currently working towards). Demonstrated success using category management and spend analysis to deliver cost savings. Strong business acumen with experience in Excel‑based cost/benefit and scenario analysis. Solid understanding of total cost drivers, inventory management, KPIs and SLAs. Proven experience running tender processes and managing supplier contracts. Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable handling complex and challenging conversations. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), with intermediate Excel capability. Experience in retail, network distribution, operations, fleet or agriculture highly regarded. Why Join Us? Opportunity to influence procurement strategy and deliver measurable commercial outcomes. Work within a collaborative and professional environment. Engage with a diverse stakeholder group across a national operation. Be part of an organisation committed to safety, efficiency and continuous improvement. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. Applications may be shortlisted as they are received. How to Apply Click the “APPLY NOW” button and submit your updated resume (Word document preferred). Ensure your mobile number and email address are correct so we can contact you. #J-18808-Ljbffr