Procurement Lead

About the role

This opportunity is with a Melbourne-based supplier serving the building services sector. The company provides plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical products to commercial construction businesses across Australia. It is known for an innovative approach that has improved efficiency in the construction industry and has grown into a leading specialist in its market.

As Procurement Lead, you will oversee purchasing across all warehouse locations and guide a team of three purchasing officers. The role is central to keeping stock available, balancing price, quality, and delivery performance, and supporting cost-saving goals while maintaining service standards.

What you will do

• Manage, coach, and support the purchasing team.
• Shape and deliver the procurement approach for both local and overseas sourcing.
• Create, revise, and close purchase orders for domestic and imported stock using system outputs and your own assessment.
• Build strong supplier partnerships while securing competitive pricing, reliable quality, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with inventory, sales, and operations teams to keep stock levels at the right point.
• Partner with Finance on purchasing budgets, spend forecasting, and cost-reduction activity.

Experience and skills needed

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing, preferably in a similar environment.
• Strong negotiation ability and confidence handling supplier pricing, delivery conditions, and quality expectations.
• Practical knowledge of purchasing workflows, stock replenishment, supplier assessment, and procurement cost management.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, inventory platforms, and purchasing software systems.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels.

Benefits and work environment

• Work with a respected and established supplier in Australia’s building sector.
• Access market-leading products and tailored solutions.
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
• Referral, reward, and recognition initiatives.
• Supportive team culture and positive day-to-day working environment.
• Strong emphasis on career growth and progression.
• On-site parking available.