Here is your opportunity to step into a role with the world's leading sustainable building materials company. Training and development opportunities. A close‐knit team on site backed by an inclusive culture company wide. Contract role – 12 months. Based at Norwest/Bella Vista NSW or Hawthorn VIC.
Project Manager – Supplier Transition
Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employees in 43 markets – across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready‐mix concrete, and engineered pre‐cast concrete solutions. Holcim is certified as a Top Employer 2026 and is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive.
About The Opportunity
As a key role you will be responsible for the transition of Holcim's third‐party external testing services. You will help to create a mutually beneficial partnership that drives success for both Holcim and the supplier and deliver value for money by managing supplier performance, mitigating contract risks and implementing continuous improvement plans.
Responsibilities
* Manage the end‐to‐end transition between the incumbent and new supplier.
* Undertake quality assurance activities to ensure all controls, processes, documentation, and procedures are reviewed regularly and adhered to by both the business and the supplier.
* Actively monitor, analyse & optimise the contract spend by addressing any spend anomalies and develop mitigation strategies for cost avoidance.
* Prepare transparent and timely reporting to senior leadership.
* Actively lead and promote a safety culture across Holcim at all times.
* Review the supplier's performance against contract KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Monitor and review profitability of the contract and provide recommendations to senior leaders to mitigate potential risks.
* Drive monthly and quarterly review meetings with the supplier to address performance and service improvements (safety and quality).
Requirements
* Qualifications in Contract Management, Procurement, Law or related disciplines (with further science or materials testing related qualifications ideal).
* Credible contract management experience within the concrete, quarrying or related industries is highly preferred.
* Materials testing experience is a definite advantage.
* Extensive postgraduate experience managing large procurement contracts.
* Contract negotiation and management experience.
* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
* Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours worked.
Equal Opportunities and Workplace Environment
Holcim is an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work – respecting and supporting human rights and non‐discrimination. The company encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is dedicated to improving employment outcomes for these communities.
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