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Posted 12 June, 2026

Consultant Gig #1027-Remote Australia Wide-Civil Engineering-Strategic Procurement

Internal Consulting Group
Sydney,NSW,Australia,2000 Full Time
Reference: 474_449993_405556000012584001
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\n Our client is seeking a seasoned senior strategic procurement expert to identify opportunities to consolidate procurement activity and drive cost savings. They wish to elevate the group procurement function to an enterprisewide Strategic Procurement capability, with category\-specific strategies, supplier consolidation, demand and specification challenge, and clearer operating model\/accountabilities between projects, functions and procurement.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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We are seeking an expert in strategic procurement who can support the following key activities:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Enterprise\-wide spend and opportunity analysis <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Development of specific strategies for selected procurement categories <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Design of operating model and governance for a strategic procurement function within the organisation <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Support for the implementation of a transition to a strategic procurement function
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    We are open to either an expert providing support on a full\-time basis as part of the consulting project team, or alternatively providing senior oversight and subject matter expertise on a part\-time basis<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Skills and experience required<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Deep expertise in strategic procurement and cost reduction work, probably gained in a senior position at a Big 4 consulting group or equivalent<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Direct hands\-on experience in designing and implementing best practice strategic procurement processes within a complex enterprise<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Strong data analytics capability in analysing historical procurement spend to identify opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Strong written and verbal presentation skills, with ability to develop high quality client presentations<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Strong facilitation skills and experience in leading ideation workshops<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • A collaborative team\-player with significant advisory and coaching expertise<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Start date &<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Duration:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/b><\/b><\/span>Early to mid May<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Duration: Initially 6 weeks, with potential for significant extension beyond this.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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      Time commitment:<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>Open to discussing both full time participation or a part\-time advisory role on the project<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      \n Location:<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Sydney or Melbourne<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Daily Net Rates:<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Expert to propose rate based on their preferred model of involvement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>

      <\/span><\/span>Application Close date: <\/span><\/b><\/span>Immediate responses welcome,<\/span> please r<\/span><\/span><\/span>eply<\/span> <\/span><\/span>No later than <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>Tuesday 14 April 2026, at 6pm <\/span><\/span><\/b>(AEST)<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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