The Organisation This contract opportunity is working for a leading services organisation who have a national presence in Australia. The OpportunityOur client is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their team on a 6-month contract initially in a role that plays a critical part in supporting the strategic, tactical, and transactional implementation of procurement objectives within the Food and Beverage space. You will manage key operational aspects such as order fulfilment, supplier performance, contract management, and analytics while ensuring continuous improvement and process excellence. Reporting to the Head of Procurement with close collaboration with the Procurement Manager, this role is key to support driving the strategy, category management, and ensuring smooth operational delivery.This contract poses the opportunity to remain with the organisation on a longer-term basis including permanent employment. Successful delivery of this role would be imperative for this. That aside however, the experience gained within this fast-paced and agile organisation is highly desirable. Skills and Experience RequiredTo succeed in this role, you will need a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in procurement working within a sourcing or procurement specialist type role that also involves high levels of analysis. Any working experience in Food Retail, FMCG, or similar sectors is highly desirable. You will be someone that is able to operate in ambiguous environments and make decisions based on available data. Your strengths will be within influencing, negotiation, problem solving, and communication – both written, verbal and presentation. How to Apply If this sounds like you hit apply now or contact Etienne Pommey on EtienneP@sixdegreesexecutive.com.au for a confidential discussion. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/etienne-pommey/. This is an exciting opportunity to join a great global business at the start of 2025, I look forward to discussing this with you.Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.