Senior Procurement Officer

About the role

Sekisui House is seeking a proactive Senior Procurement Officer to lead supplier negotiations and drive the procurement strategy for its NSW residential construction projects. Reporting to senior leadership, you will work closely with sales, design, pre‑construction and construction teams to align procurement outcomes with delivery programs.

Key responsibilities

• Personally lead and close negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors and trade partners to secure competitive pricing, terms and supply continuity.
• Review, renegotiate and formalise expired supplier agreements across materials, trades and services.
• Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy aligned with construction programmes and business growth targets.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Build and maintain deep collaborative supplier relationships specific to the NSW residential construction sector.
• Monitor market pricing, supply‑chain risks and industry trends while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage, mentor and develop the current Procurement Officer, delegating administrative tasks.
• Deliver performance metrics, cost‑savings tracking and supplier KPIs to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Proven track record of strong commercial negotiation with demonstrable cost savings.
• Solid understanding of the NSW home building and construction industry, including residential materials, trades and standard contract structures.
• Expertise in tendering, supplier evaluation and contract management, ideally supported by formal procurement qualifications.
• Experience managing or mentoring procurement staff.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for negotiating with external suppliers and reporting to senior executives.
• Excellent commercial and financial literacy.

Required skills

• Commercial negotiation
• Supplier evaluation and contract management
• Financial acumen

What we offer

• A critical, high‑impact role within a stable and growing business unit.
• Direct influence over the commercial success and strategic direction of the supply chain.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment that values initiative, adaptability and leadership.