About the opportunity
Procurement Specialist with end‑to‑end experience in Logistics/ Supply Chain related procurement in related sectors essential. Develop your career with the world’s leading sustainable building materials company! Dynamic opportunity within our procurement team. Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals. Culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement. Permanent, full‑time position at Hawthorn VIC.
Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 markets across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Holcim offers high‑valued end‑to‑end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPact® low‑carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low‑carbon cement. Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready‑mix concrete, engineered and pre‑cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901 and in New Zealand dates back to 1888. Holcim Australia and New Zealand is officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute.
Responsibilities
- Identifying cost‑saving opportunities and initiating projects and initiatives at all operational levels.
- Executing and supporting the local RFx process as defined by the broader category strategy.
- Managing regional spot buying for large, special‑request items not covered by existing agreements, including RFP management and supplier selection.
- Negotiating local volumes, quality standards, and pricing in coordination with category management.
- Managing, analysing, and interpreting operational spend data to track realised savings.
- Providing input for supplier performance measurements and maintaining material master databases.
- Serving as a credible procurement representative to the wider business and influencing decision‑making through strong partner relationships.
- Engaging with operations early in the procurement lifecycle to ensure optimum value and process discipline.
- Ensuring compliance with national and regional category strategies and company requirements.
- Championing new ideas and initiatives to drive change and innovation in procurement.
- Complying with safety, health, and environmental regulations and policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Business, Economics, Engineering or related disciplines.
- Additional relevant postgraduate procurement‑related qualifications are desirable.
- Comprehensive end‑to‑end experience in logistics/ Supply Chain related procurement is essential for this role.
- Expertise in supplier relationship management and engineering‑focused solutions.
- Proven experience in project management and implementation of value generation opportunities.
- Strong strategic sourcing and category management expertise.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Passionate advocate of a cost‑conscious culture.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong analytical and execution skills with understanding of key cost drivers.
- Good category knowledge (markets, usage, TCO, should‑cost models, etc.) and knowledge of financial concepts, budget management and cost reduction initiatives.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including strong Excel skills.
Benefits
- Safe, inclusive workplace where employees can be themselves.
- High‑performance environment empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators.
- Opportunities for career growth across cross‑functional pathways.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work – respecting and supporting human rights and non‑discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Ethics.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
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