why procurement
Procurement, the art of sourcing, acquiring, and managing goods and services, is the cornerstone of any thriving business. It's not just about buying; it's about strategic decision-making, cost optimisation, and forging valuable partnerships.
Imagine having the ability to:
reduce costs: Procurement professionals are the cost-cutting heroes of the business world. They uncover savings opportunities, negotiate favorable deals, and keep budgets in check.
gain global reach: Procurement transcends borders. It's about finding the best suppliers and solutions, whether they're across the street or on the other side of the world.
sustain supply chain resilience: In today's fast-paced world, supply chain disruptions are common. Procurement experts are the first line of defense, ensuring continuity and minimising risks.
increase strategic impact: Procurement isn't just a support function; it's a strategic powerhouse. Your decisions can shape the direction of your organisation, impacting its competitiveness and growth.
supplier relationships: Building strong relationships with suppliers is an art. Procurement professionals are masters at fostering partnerships that benefit both parties.
Our team has a wide network, extensive knowledge in the market, and can help you source experienced procurement professionals nationally. Reach out to your local team today.
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talent sample profiles
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Senior Supply Chain Consultant
Coming off of a significant supply chain optimisation project, this senior candidate has headed up functions such as demand planning, inventory management, materials and logistics coordination. Beginning their career in automotive before moving to other industries such as FMCG, they have extensive systems and process knowledge in lean/six sigma and have implemented various ERPs and data visualisation tools. They are a seasoned change and people leader, and available to start immediately on a contract basis.
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Procurement Excellence/Improvement Specialist
This diverse candidate has qualifications in engineering, lean six sigma, data analysis, project management & contract management. Recently they led the continuous improvement function for procurement, asset management and supply chain. They have implemented ERP & power BI integrated data visualisation used to achieve significant DIFOT improvements and contractor performance. They are passionate about ESG, and have proven results in running initiatives to engage local industry. They are now looking for a role where they can use their unique skill set in analysis, engineering, supply chain/procurement and project management.
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Contracts Specialist - Construction
This experienced contracts candidate has a background in construction, mining, and rail. Their recent roles with a national construction company and in capital development for a university have seen them manage end to end procurement processes and the ongoing contract management for capital works and services, as well as facilities management. They have previously worked on large scale and high value projects, including a rail development project worth around 60 billion USD, where they managed aspects of procurement, budget management, and project delivery.
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IT Procurement and Contract Manager
Experienced Procurement and Contract Manager with a diverse background spanning across both public and private sectors. Most recently working with one of our large public sector clients, this candidate was responsible for the end to end management of procurement activities across digital workstreams up to $150 million. Prior to this they have worked for 20 + years within the IT procurement space working with companies within the financial services, energy and utilities, higher education and Telco industries.
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Procurement Manager
A qualified senior procurement professional who has experience with strategic and operational procurement across both the public and private sectors. This candidate's experience ranges across a variety of categories and they consider themselves somewhat of a generalist. They are currently working in a consultative role with a large NSW government organization working on a range of infrastructure projects valuing in the $100 millions. They are now looking for their next long term opportunity where they can utilize their broad variety of skills, ideally in the infrastructure sector.
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randstad procurement
Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. In Australia, we have more than 1,000 corporate professionals working to provide our clients with value-adding HR and recruitment services and solutions from more than 26 locations nationwide. Our national team of procurement, contracts & supply chain recruiters is comprised of experienced recruitment consultants and full time candidate managers, responsible for daily candidate generation. It is a combination of our innovative sourcing techniques and technologies, and our deep local procurement, contracts & supply chain industry connections that ensures we continually build our talent pipeline and provide our partners with access to the best talent. We pride ourselves on our inclusive workplace culture and as a leader in our field, we believe it is our obligation to support people in obtaining meaningful employment and reduce as many barriers as possible and we do so through our diversity and inclusion partnerships and initiatives.
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rachel homer
Rachel has 8 years of recruitment experience in procurement and finance, and has successfully placed 130 candidates into procurement, contracts & supply chain roles in 2022. Rachel has recruited a wealth of executive and specialised roles in procurement, including supply chain excellence, governance or ESG focused roles, and Head of Procurement positions. Her expertise includes partnering with clients in chairing their panel interviews, ensuring bias-free and diverse appointments. Rachel is passionate about giving back to the procurement community, supporting candidates to enter the profession through managing official graduate programs. When she is not out meeting clients or candidates one on one, running panel interviews, or mentoring her team, Rachel is a regular attendee at multiple networking events nationwide, including CIPS and SCLAA.
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henry ferris
Holding a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Bachelor of International Business in Marketing and Management, Henry has recruited in executive search and procurement. Henry is a well connected consultant, and responsible for full time candidate generation and candidate care. He is responsible for sourcing and screening procurement, contracts & supply chain candidates daily of all levels, and prides himself on providing a warm and genuine service to candidates throughout the recruitment process, and in the initial stages after placement. He has an excellent track record of assisting skilled international candidates into finding their first role in Australia and has been able to source top procurement talent from diverse countries such as the UK, South Africa and New Zealand.
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bridie taglienti
Bridie has over 15 years in client management and service, and has recruited in business support, procurement and engineering. Bridie works with CareerTrackers (a not for profit organisation that creates meaningful internships for First Nations talent in diverse fields and industries) and has presented at networking sessions, providing valuable advice to support Indigenous students into employment. Bridie is keenly involved in her local community and the procurement community, and is an avid netball coach and committee member for Adelaide’s Women in Procurement committee. In addition to her procurement connections, Bridie brings a strong network in manufacturing and supply chain and has recruited multiple planning and analysis roles in this field.
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liam scott
Liam has built a significant network of candidates and clients within the procurement industry, this being proven by successfully placing over 50 contract roles within his first calendar year of recruitment. He is an award winning consultant, with a proven commitment to both candidates and clients. Liam consistently demonstrated in-depth market knowledge in Sydney, particularly in areas such as Defence, construction, state and federal government.
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damien cronin
Damien specialises in the delivery of procurement, contract management and supply chain personnel across Queensland. His background is heavily customer service based and he has successfully built on existing relationships with clients and developing new connections where none previously existed. Damien has worked exclusively with clients in QLD, supporting them in finding quality procurement and contract management specialists across all categories. More recently, Damien has also worked exclusively with a large federal department, supporting them in all of their permanent recruitment for 12 months, receiving outstanding feedback for his completed work. Damien’s dedication to deliver quality to his clients and knowledge of the current market, ensures a solution and consultative approach.
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kat buckingham
Kat is a dedicated Recruitment Consultant within Melbourne's Randstad Procurement branch, specialising in connecting talented Procurement and Contract Management professionals to their dream roles. Having recruited for private enterprise, local, state and federal government clients across a range of categories, Kat has confidently built relationships across the field and significantly contributed to the growth of procurement at Randstad. Kat is passionate about supporting candidates through the hiring lifecycle, breaking down barriers to what can be a long-winded and difficult process. She is a supportive industry connection, who regularly gets her matches just right, with notably high retention rates in placed roles.
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hayley wilson
With an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Economics, Hayley’s recruitment approach is anchored in strong analytical skills. Having two decades of experience in the service industry, she is skilled at forging connections and understanding industry dynamics. Her impact has been quickly felt, placing candidates in diverse sectors such as mining, heavy construction, health and government.
She is a keen networker, and enjoys sharing insights and exploring new opportunities for collaboration.
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