Procurement Specialist

About the role

ASC is seeking a commercially astute Procurement Specialist to join its Procurement team in Western Australia. You will manage sourcing activities, purchase orders, supplier performance, and contract outcomes across a diverse portfolio, supporting Australia’s maritime capability.

Key responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance across assigned contracts.
• Conduct sourcing and procurement activities to achieve best‑value outcomes.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, and engagement processes.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance against delivery, quality, and commercial requirements.
• Manage low to medium‑risk sourcing activities and contract portfolios.
• Collaborate with technical, engineering, and operational stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supplier‑related risks.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, governance requirements, and company policies.
• Deliver procurement outcomes that meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

Required profile

• A qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Contract Management, or a related discipline, or significant procurement experience.
• Minimum five years' experience in defence, resources, engineering, construction, or similarly complex contract environments.
• Strong contract management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes, sourcing activities, and contract establishment.
• Experience identifying and managing procurement and supplier risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.

Required skills