We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Procurement to establish and lead a strategic, value-adding procurement function across the region.
This is a rare opportunity to shape procurement capability across multiple operating businesses in Australia and New Zealand and drive meaningful commercial impact.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the UK-based Group Procurement Director and the Regional Managing Director, you will be accountable for transforming procurement from a largely transactional function into a coordinated, commercially focused regional capability.
You will drive margin improvement, embed governance and supplier frameworks, mitigate supply and compliance risk, and own procurement’s contribution to ESG and Modern Slavery reporting , while preserving the agility and speed to market that our businesses require.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a regional procurement strategy aligned to Group growth objectives
Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation and contracting to deliver cost optimisation and margin improvement
Establish governance frameworks, approval thresholds and structured supplier stage-gates
Manage supplier performance, risk and continuity across the region
Oversee procurement’s end-to-end accountability for ESG and Modern Slavery reporting
Provide leadership and oversight to purchasing teams across multiple operating companies
Influence and partner with senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Finance and Operations
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You are a commercially driven procurement leader who thrives in complex, multi-business environments.
You will bring:
Senior procurement leadership experience in a regional or matrix structure (manufacturing or product-based environment desirable)
Strong commercial negotiation capability with a proven track record of delivering cost and margin outcomes
Experience implementing procurement governance frameworks and policies
Practical understanding of ESG, supplier risk management and Modern Slavery obligations
The ability to influence senior leaders and drive change without relying on direct authority
A pragmatic, solution-oriented and collaborative leadership style
Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline are preferred. Professional accreditation (e.g. CIPS) is advantageous.
Why Join Us?
Strategic regional leadership role with real impact
Opportunity to build and shape procurement capability
Exposure to global procurement networks and supply chains
Collaborative and growth-focused environment
Travel across Australia, New Zealand and occasionally to China
If you are ready to lead procurement transformation and deliver tangible commercial outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
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