The Company
Our client is a proud people focused company driven to provide operational excellence in land development, infrastructure and sustainable energy industries. They are Australia's leading electrical infrastructure provider.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, this newly created role is essential for managing, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with an extensive network of external trade partners, while negotiating the best rates with suppliers. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the construction field with a core understanding of supplier cost management and procurement of regular goods. This will be a contract role with the view to permanent.
* Build and nurture long-term, positive relationships with external trade partners, fostering trust and mutual benefit.
* Lead the procurement process for new suppliers, ensuring a diverse and reliable vendor network.
* Review trade utilisation and performance to identify areas for improvement and implement efficiency-enhancing strategies.
* Oversee and manage contractor teams, ensuring optimal scheduling and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and KPIs.
* Negotiate rates and terms with contractors and suppliers, securing competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality standards.
* Develop and maintain regular reporting cycles to monitor trade performance, track progress against KPIs, and identify areas for improvement.
Your Profile
* Proven success in procurement, materials buying, account and project management.
* Have a background in Construction, Contracting or Manufacturing.
* Commercially minded with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
* Strong presentation and organisational skills.
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Job Reference No: 06830-0013060117HT
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