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Procurement Specialist

Job description

Benefits
• 9–12 month contract with strong extension potential
• Global pharmaceutical company
• Exposure to global procurement frameworks
• High-visibility, cross-functional role
• Opportunity to drive measurable commercial impact

About the Company
Join a global organisation operating within a sophisticated, highly regulated environment. With strong local leadership and international reach, the business is recognised for operational excellence, innovation and strong governance frameworks.

Procurement is seen as a strategic enabler of business performance and this role plays a key part in strengthening that position.

About the Opportunity
This is a strategic procurement business partnering role for someone who thrives on influence, not just execution.

Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional RFP initiatives while shaping sourcing strategy and driving procurement maturity across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, balancing commercial outcomes with long-term business impact. Success in this role requires the ability to challenge constructively, navigate competing priorities, and build credibility across diverse teams.

You will be instrumental in uplifting governance, embedding best practice procurement processes, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with broader organisational objectives.

This is an opportunity to operate at a strategic level while remaining hands-on in delivery.

Duties
• Lead enterprise-level RFPs end-to-end
• Develop category and sourcing strategies
• Influence senior stakeholders
• Drive procurement governance uplift
• Lead complex commercial negotiations
• Deliver sustainable value creation
• Assess cross-functional business impact
• Strengthen supplier partnerships

Skills and Experience
• Strategic RFP leadership
• Senior stakeholder engagement
• Strong commercial acumen
• Stable work history
• Proactive nature with ability to take owenership

Culture
Collaborative, high-performing and commercially astute. The organisation values confident business partners who think strategically, communicate with influence, and drive continuous improvement.

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Laura Longstaff, Director on 0412 122 769 for a confidential discussion.


About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.

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