Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager – Construction Perth, WA | $160,000 – $200,000 + Superannuation

The Opportunity

A leading construction contractor to recruit an experienced

Senior Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement and commercial management of major construction contracts across a portfolio of projects in Western Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to take ownership of high-value contract procurement, working closely with senior leadership, project delivery teams and key subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing procurement strategies, negotiating complex contractual agreements and ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement of essential construction contracts, subcontractor packages and major project services.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Manage tendering processes, including preparation of tender documentation, evaluation of submissions and commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate high-value construction contracts, ensuring favourable commercial terms and appropriate risk allocation.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial managers and legal teams to review contractual obligations and mitigate commercial exposure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements and relevant legislation.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, procurement efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to senior management throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Significant experience in senior procurement or commercial management roles within the construction industry.
• A strong background working for a head contractor, ideally across major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience procuring and negotiating complex, high-value construction contracts and subcontractor packages.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, commercial terms, contractual risk and procurement legislation.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and commercial decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage multiple procurement packages and competing project priorities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law or a related discipline.
• A degree in Construction Law or a legal qualification with a focus on construction contracts would be highly regarded, but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• $160,000 – $200,000 + Superannuation, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established construction contractor with a strong project pipeline.
• Senior-level position with significant commercial responsibility and autonomy.
• Exposure to major construction projects and complex contractual negotiations.
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team and influence key procurement decisions.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Apply Now If you are an experienced procurement professional with a strong understanding of construction contracts and a proven ability to deliver successful commercial outcomes, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

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