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Senior Recruitment Professional | Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Are you a commercially savvy procurement expert with a passion for technology and stakeholder engagement? Join a dynamic, tight-knit team that thrives on collaboration, humor, and genuine support. This is a brand-new role offering an exciting opportunity to make your mark and shape strategic sourcing initiatives across a global organisation.
About the Team
You’ll be part of a 13-person procurement function with a global footprint and a Brisbane-based core. The team is known for its camaraderie, strong working relationships, and culture of collaboration. From monthly team breakfasts and weekly stand-ups to annual offsite strategy sessions, this group is as socially connected as it is professionally driven.
What You’ll Do
As Global Category Manager (Technology), you will lead key procurement projects across our global operations, focusing initially on a significant ERP tender. You’ll have ownership over approximately $150m+ million in spend and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions at the highest levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
* Develop and implement sourcing strategies in partnership with stakeholders
* Lead market engagements including RFx processes and direct negotiations
* Analyse data, build business cases, and deliver category plans
* Drive cost optimisation and support revenue-enhancing initiatives
* Serve as a trusted advisor and procurement expert
* Build strong, transparent relationships with service and business owners
* Manage supplier performance using scorecards, reviews, and SRM frameworks
* Ensure continuity of supply and manage supplier risk
* Stay up to date with market trends and industry developments
* Leverage supplier insights to drive innovation
* Lead and contribute to transformation initiatives globally
About You
We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, delivers results independently, and enjoys building relationships across complex stakeholder landscapes and MUST have full working rights in Australia.
You’ll Bring:
* 7+ years of procurement and category management experience, ideally in technology
* Strong commercial acumen and contract management expertise
* Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver value
* Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills
* Knowledge of procurement governance and risk frameworks
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Procurement, or IT
What You’ll Love
* A genuine seat at the table—your expertise will shape strategic outcomes
* A supportive, collaborative, and engaging culture that people truly enjoy
* Being part of a well-established, highly engaged procurement function with big projects in the pipeline
This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive in an environment that values your input and empowers you to succeed
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Mark Carter on +61 0497806884 or Christian Bloomfield on +61 0411899300, quoting reference JN -062025-40522. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology, Supply Chain, and Purchasing
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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