Procurement Manager

• Strategic role leading procurement initiatives
• Team leadership & development
• Tier 1 Services Company
  
  
  

About Your Role

Our Manufacturing & Maintenance – Transport business is seeking a high performing Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team in Newcastle. We are looking for an individual with a proven track to spearhead our OEM and Maintenance team and drive the adoption of best practices, ensuring compliance and continual improvement within our National operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder and Supplier Engagement: Regularly engage with stakeholders and key suppliers to foster strong partnerships and ensure alignment with business goals
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide the purchasing team, facilitating skill development and professional growth.
• Supplier Management: Lead supplier order book management, including rescheduling activities and monitoring
• Supplier Management: Lead supplier order book management, including rescheduling activities and monitoring Delivery in Full On Time (DIFOT) performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for process re-engineering and SOP implementation, ensuring compliance with business and group policies.
• System Optimisation: Improve the use and efficacy of SAP for procurement processes, driving system-wide enhancements.
• KPI Management: Manage and monitor functional KPIs and dashboards, conducting regular reviews to streamline operations.
• Purchase Order Management: Verify and validate purchase orders in line with business Delegation of Authority (DoA).
• Safety Leadership: Lead by example, ensuring safety in all activities and compliance with UGL HSSE policies and legislative requirements.
• Inventory Optimisation: Collaborating with Planning, Operational and Warehousing teams to establish optimal levels of inventory.
  
  
  

About You

• Proven experience in procurement management with a focus on operational efficiency and team leadership.
• Extensive experience in a similar or related role with a strong grasp of commercial and compliance parameters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to implement positive changes in quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Strong SAP skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Passionate about fostering an inclusive work environment and championing diversity
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture: We foster a workplace where people are empowered to succeed and their contributions are celebrated
• Professional Development: Grow your leadership skills with ongoing professional development opportunities
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and innovative ideas
  
  
  

About UGL

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

ID Ref: 263974

Discipline

Procurement

Primary Location

Australia-New South Wales

Work Type

Full-time