Question 1

areas of specialty

Accepted Answer

executive or head of roles
capital projects procurement and commercial management
category management indirects, direct and ICT
commercial management services and projects
contracts Management
procurement excellence, governance and SRM
purchasing
supply chain management
graduate programs

Question 2

industries of specialisation

Accepted Answer

mining
oil and gas
defence
power, energy and renewables
banking
manufacturing and retail
not for profit
healthcare
state government
local government
federal government

Question 3

randstad procurement

Accepted Answer

Randstad is a global talent leader with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialised talent company. As a partner for talent we provide clients with the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces that they need to succeed in a talent scarce world. In Australia, we have more than 1,200 corporate professionals working to provide our clients with value-adding HR and recruitment services and solutions from more than 31 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.

Question 4

rachel homer

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

henry ferris

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

bridie taglienti

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

liam scott

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

damien cronin

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

kat buckingham

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

hayley wilson

Accepted Answer

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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