National Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Procurement Manager to lead Freo Group’s procurement function nationally. Based at our Hope Valley Corporate Office and reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this role will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver sustainable cost savings, supply chain resilience, strong contract governance and supplier performance across the business.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the national procurement strategy aligned to business objectives; Establishing procurement policies, procedures and governance frameworks; Identifying and delivering procurement savings across key spend categories; Leading strategic sourcing activities, tender processes and supplier negotiations; Developing strong supplier partnerships that deliver value, innovation and service excellence; Managing supplier performance through KPI frameworks, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives; Negotiating commercial agreements, framework contracts and supplier arrangements; Monitoring contract performance, renewals, pricing reviews and compliance obligations; Driving cost optimisation and total cost of ownership improvements across procurement categories; Analysing spend data, market trends and supplier performance to support effective decision-making; Supporting capital expenditure projects through sourcing and commercial evaluation; Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, delegations of authority, regulatory requirements and ethical standards; Supporting Modern Slavery, ESG and supplier due diligence obligations; Developing procurement dashboards, reporting and performance metrics for Executive Leadership; Leading, coaching and developing procurement team members to build capability and drive accountability

Requirements

A degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline; Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or commercial management; Demonstrated experience leading procurement functions in a multi-site operational business; Strong commercial negotiation and contract management capability; Experience managing high-value supplier contracts and strategic sourcing projects; Advanced analytical, financial and reporting capability; Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills; A commitment to safety, compliance, ethical procurement practices and continuous improvement

Nice to have

A professional procurement qualification, such as CIPS or equivalent; Experience within heavy industry, mining services, transport, engineering or industrial services; Strong procurement, sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship experience ideally gained within a multi-site operational environment

Benefits

Opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career within Freo Group, or grow across Marmon’s global network of 120+ companies; Meaningful work contributing to Australia’s largest mining, infrastructure and industrial projects; Great team culture; Stability and opportunity backed by Berkshire Hathaway; Competitive salary and benefits; Employee perks and discounts including travel, retail, health and wellbeing; Performance and development reviews to support career growth