Troocoo is recruiting a General Manager of Procurement for our respected client in Queensland. This contract-based role will report to the Chief Financial Officer and play a pivotal role in the organisation’s exciting transformation journey.
The General Manager of Procurement will lead the procurement function to deliver strategic, commercial, and operational outcomes. With a key focus on driving value, efficiency, and innovation, the successful candidate will ensure the business remains adaptable and responsive as the market evolves.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems and policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments to understand business needs, align procurement strategies and deliver commercial outcomes.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring cost optimisation and risk mitigation.
- Identify market trends, emerging risks, and new opportunities to ensure strategies remain innovative and future-focused.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, internal policies and ethical procurement practices.
- Oversee the procurement team and projects, emphasising process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiencies within the department.
- Contribute to the broader company strategic direction and culture.
- Develop and report on procurement KPIs, providing insights to senior leadership on performance, cost savings, and opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior procurement leadership position, such as Director of Procurement, Head of Procurement, or General Manager of Procurement.
- Proven ability to lead and influence teams through transformational change.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
- Proven experience leading procurement transformation initiatives, including technology implementation and effective process change management.
- Queensland Government or Financial Services industry experience is preferred but not essential.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional at problem-solving, with strong analytical and reporting abilities.
Click ‘Apply’ or contact Hayley Wilson, Principal Consultant – Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain, at hayley.wilson@troocoo.com / 0407 447 248 for further information.