Procurement Specialist - AI Infrastructure

About the role

Sharon AI builds the infrastructure for the next generation of artificial intelligence, operating across high-performance GPU compute and AI infrastructure. It is looking for a Procurement Specialist in Sydney to source, purchase and deliver the hardware, cabling, third-party services and technology needed for its AI and data centre programs. The role coordinates end-to-end purchasing and supply chain activities so that critical items arrive in line with deployment milestones, and reports to the Procurement Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, requisitions and purchase orders across infrastructure, hardware, cabling and services
• Track orders, lead times and fulfilment against project schedules and delivery milestones
• Coordinate suppliers and logistics partners, escalating delays and supply risks early
• Maintain supplier records, contract registers, purchasing approvals and audit-ready documentation
• Prepare procurement status, committed-spend, supplier-performance and delivery-readiness reporting
• Reconcile purchase order commitments with Finance for forecasts and accruals
• Build AI- and code-enabled automation for request intake, PO tracking, vendor onboarding and reporting
• Work with project, engineering, delivery, operations and finance stakeholders and help standardise processes and strengthen procurement governance

Required profile

• 2+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or vendor management
• Experience sourcing technology, hardware, infrastructure, cabling or third-party services
• Hands-on experience with purchase orders, supplier coordination and delivery tracking
• Working knowledge of procurement approvals, governance and commercial terms
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools and custom code for business-process automation or production reporting
• Nice to have: data centre, telecommunications or infrastructure deployment experience; Power BI or similar reporting tools; PMO or operational delivery experience; CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification

Required skills

• Strong Excel and procurement or ERP system skills
• Clear communication, stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills
• Organisation, attention to detail and an independent, solutions-focused approach

What we offer

• Hybrid working between office and home
• Birthday leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth as the company scales