Procurement Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a Procurement Consultant to join August Consulting’s Brisbane team. In this client‑facing position you will design and deliver end‑to‑end sourcing solutions for organisations across health, education, resources and agriculture, helping them achieve measurable cost savings and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with client stakeholders to understand procurement challenges and align solutions with strategic objectives.
• Lead the full sourcing lifecycle – from requirement definition through supplier selection, negotiation and contract execution – across multiple categories.
• Apply data‑driven analysis to uncover cost‑saving opportunities and optimise procurement processes.
• Develop financial and commercial business cases, providing data‑backed recommendations to senior decision‑makers.
• Produce high‑quality consulting deliverables such as reports, presentations and workshop materials, ensuring timely delivery.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships, acting as the go‑to advisor on sourcing and procurement matters.
• Support business development activities through client retention, networking and contribution to proposal development.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or category management in a client‑facing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial savings and process efficiencies across the sourcing lifecycle.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and project‑management capabilities.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required skills