Senior Procurement Manager

2021 Kinetic IT • Perth, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting newly created role at Kinetic IT. This is your opportunity to lead the integrated procurement function, shaping strategy, governance, and supplier partnerships to drive cost optimisation and operational efficiency. This role champions compliance, fosters strong stakeholder relationships, and drives continuous improvement in procurement processes, while building and inspiring a high-performing team. Responsibilities will include:

Lead the integrated Procurement function, including Accounts Payable, Facilities and Office Administration, setting clear direction, priorities and strategy aligned to business objectives. Drive procurement planning to support organisational needs and deliver value.

Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing procurement guidance and promoting a strong customer-service mindset. Build effective relationships with internal teams and key suppliers, influence cost-optimisation initiatives, and support cross-functional collaboration while ensuring compliance with finance and risk frameworks.

Ensure procurement activities comply with Delegations of Authority, “No PO, No Pay” requirements and internal policies. Oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, ensuring appropriate approvals, contracts and spend controls are in place, and maintain procurement policies and procedures to support audit readiness and continuous improvement.

Lead key supplier relationships and major contract procurement to ensure commercial value and risk mitigation. Oversee supplier performance and contract compliance in collaboration with Contract Managers and Commercial Enablement, and drive cost optimisation through negotiation, supplier consolidation and alternative sourcing strategies.

Identify and sponsor process improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and procurement cycle times. Monitor and report procurement performance, savings and compliance to senior management, and ensure timely month-end and year-end procurement close with tracking of realised savings.

Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary procurement and administration team. Set clear performance objectives, support capability development and training, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and safety in line with organisational policies.

Requirements

• Extensive proven procurement experience, including sourcing and contract management.
• Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of P2P processes, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrate ability to challenge, negotiate, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in process automation and procurement systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Ability to guide business efficiency and process optimisation through Lean or similar practices
• Exposure to facilities management and office administration procurement.
• Bachelor’s in a relevant discipline

Nice To Haves

• CIPS or equivalent would be highly regraded

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated Procurement function, including Accounts Payable, Facilities and Office Administration, setting clear direction, priorities and strategy aligned to business objectives. Drive procurement planning to support organisational needs and deliver value.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing procurement guidance and promoting a strong customer-service mindset. Build effective relationships with internal teams and key suppliers, influence cost-optimisation initiatives, and support cross-functional collaboration while ensuring compliance with finance and risk frameworks.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Delegations of Authority, “No PO, No Pay” requirements and internal policies. Oversee the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, ensuring appropriate approvals, contracts and spend controls are in place, and maintain procurement policies and procedures to support audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Lead key supplier relationships and major contract procurement to ensure commercial value and risk mitigation. Oversee supplier performance and contract compliance in collaboration with Contract Managers and Commercial Enablement, and drive cost optimisation through negotiation, supplier consolidation and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Identify and sponsor process improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and procurement cycle times. Monitor and report procurement performance, savings and compliance to senior management, and ensure timely month-end and year-end procurement close with tracking of realised savings.
• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary procurement and administration team. Set clear performance objectives, support capability development and training, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and safety in line with organisational policies.

Benefits

• Growth-focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Advance your career – Access new roles via our internal ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ careers hub.
• Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior