National Procurement Manager
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Procurement Manager – Join Us in Lifting the Weight Off Your Shoulders. Safely.At Freo Group, our people make the difference. We are committed to operating safely, supporting the communities in which we work, and delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
With projects and operations across Australia, Freo Group offers the opportunity to build your career while contributing to some of the country’s most significant industrial and infrastructure projects.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Procurement Manager to lead Freo Group’s procurement function nationally.
Based at our Hope Valley Corporate Office and reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this role will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver sustainable cost savings, supply chain resilience, strong contract governance and supplier performance across the business.
This is a key leadership role that will partner closely with Operations, Fleet, Maintenance, Commercial, Finance, HSE and Regional Leadership teams to ensure procurement solutions support operational requirements, safety standards and business objectives.
What you’ll bring to the team:
You will bring strong procurement, sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship experience, ideally gained within a multi-site operational environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline.
A professional procurement qualification, such as CIPS or equivalent, highly regarded.
Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or commercial management.
Demonstrated experience leading procurement functions in a multi-site operational business.
Strong commercial negotiation and contract management capability.
Experience managing high-value supplier contracts and strategic sourcing projects.
Advanced analytical, financial and reporting capability.
Experience within heavy industry, mining services, transport, engineering or industrial services, highly desirable.
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
A commitment to safety, compliance, ethical procurement practices and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing:
As the National Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for leading and improving procurement capability across Freo Group.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing the national procurement strategy aligned to business objectives.
Establishing procurement policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
Identifying and delivering procurement savings across key spend categories.
Leading strategic sourcing activities, tender processes and supplier negotiations.
Developing strong supplier partnerships that deliver value, innovation and service excellence.
Managing supplier performance through KPI frameworks, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Negotiating commercial agreements, framework contracts and supplier arrangements.
Monitoring contract performance, renewals, pricing reviews and compliance obligations.
Driving cost optimisation and total cost of ownership improvements across procurement categories.
Analysing spend data, market trends and supplier performance to support effective decision-making.
Supporting capital expenditure projects through sourcing and commercial evaluation.
Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, delegations of authority, regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
Supporting Modern Slavery, ESG and supplier due diligence obligations.
Developing procurement dashboards, reporting and performance metrics for Executive Leadership.
Leading, coaching and developing procurement team members to build capability and drive accountability.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
At Freo, we believe in Doing Things That Matter, Leading at Every Level and Winning a Better Way. Here’s what that means for you:
Support & Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career within Freo Group, or grow across Marmon’s global network of 120+ companies.
Meaningful Work: Your work contributes to supporting some of Australia’s largest mining, infrastructure and industrial projects.
Great Team Culture: A supportive workplace where teamwork matters, wins are celebrated, and people look out for each other.
Stability & Opportunity: Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, Freo Group offers long-term stability with the opportunity to grow within a global organisation.
Competitive Salary & Benefits, including:
Employee perks and discounts, including travel, retail, health and wellbeing.
Performance and development reviews to support your career growth.
Our Commitment to Safety and Inclusion
Safety is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace where everyone looks out for each other.
Freo Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in non-traditional roles, and people from culturally diverse communities.
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If you’re looking to build a rewarding career with a company that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
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We genuinely appreciate the time you invest in applying and will contact suitable candidates as soon as possible.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
