Contracts & Procurement Manager

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned integrated multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy resources infrastructure marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us tooperateextensively across the nation supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmecs Balance Machines Material Handling division is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies for balance machines material handling equipment and drive strategic initiatives. Based at our Perth CBD office youll provide essential procurement support to the design team ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of equipment and services. Supported by Contract Administrators youll play a key role in strengthening Civmecs procurement capabilities and efficiency for existing and future projects.

In this pivotal role youll manage complex contracts mitigate risk and ensure compliance while building strong supplier relationships to optimise commercial outcomes. Your expertise in negotiation and strategic guidance will help deliver seamless project execution and shape the success of Civmecs material handling projects.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment with significant scope for professional development and long-term career growth.

• Perth-based CBD Full-time Role
• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Friendly team and Atmosphere

The Role

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for balance machines material handling equipment and supply items including tendering evaluation negotiation contract award and supplier performance.
• Apply and administer existing company procurement policies to ensure compliance efficiency and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier sourcing and relationship management including qualification onboarding and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate commercial terms and drive cost optimisation while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (project managers design leads estimators) to forecast demand and align procurement schedules.
• Provide strategic procurement leadership and reporting including budgets savings and risk mitigation strategies.
• Foster team development and continuous improvement promoting innovation smarter sourcing and automation.

About You

Your experience should include the following:

• Tertiary Qualification in Law Quantity Surveying Engineering Contracts Management or similar field
• Prior experience in similar roles with responsibility for oversight of procurement
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role
• Strong clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal

Civmec You

At Civmec we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values with a Never Assume culture sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and thats why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance and a range of travel entertainment vehicle and lifestyle discounts.