Procurement Specialist We are seeking a talented and driven Procurement Specialist to join our team at our Bankstown facility. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading contract negotiations, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial outcomes across a complex supply chain environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening supplier relationships, optimising contractual arrangements, and ensuring value, risk, and performance are actively managed across our supplier base. If you’re confident owning negotiations and influencing outcomes, we want to hear from you! Snapshot of the role: Lead end-to-end contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers, ensuring favourable commercial outcomes and alignment with business objectives Develop, review and manage supplier agreements and commercial contracts, ensuring all customer and Company requirements are clearly defined and enforceable Act as the key point of contact for supplier performance management, addressing issues, driving accountability, and implementing improvement plans Drive strategic sourcing activities, including tendering, supplier selection, and pricing negotiations Identify and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks through robust contract management and supplier engagement Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier partnerships, influencing performance, innovation, and value delivery Support supply chain optimisation initiatives, including inventory strategies (e.g. VMI, SMOI) and cost reduction opportunities Establish and monitor supplier KPIs and SLAs, ensuring contractual obligations are met Maintain accurate and compliant procurement and supplier master data What we are looking for: Degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement within a regulated manufacturing or aerospace environment Proven experience leading commercial negotiations and managing supplier contracts end-to-end Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 and supplier compliance requirements Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Highly developed analytical and problem-solving capability Experience with ERP systems and procurement data management Who we are For over two decades, we have enabled people to do great things in Aerospace globally. Through delivering services and advanced composite solutions designed for today and beyond. Our values underpin our success. At Quickstep we believe that Creativity is the key to overcome any obstacle, ‘Courage’ isn’t being fear-free, it’s about speaking up and getting it done, even when it’s tough, ‘Agile’ is a way of thinking beyond just a way of working, and when we say, “we’re in”, we’re ALL-IN! Quickstep is a market leader, with a global footprint in the aerospace and defence sectors, renowned for our innovative products, services, and solutions we are trusted by the worlds most trusted. We are ready to write the next chapter. We’re all in, are you? Benefits and Perks Competitive Remuneration Package Flexible and Life Friendly Work Practices Respect and Recognition Program Health and Wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Program Career and Professional Development Opportunities Salary Packaging Options Purchase Additional Annual Leave Embark on your Learning Journey in the Quickstep Learning Academy (QLA) 16 weeks paid parental leave as we value family. How to apply Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. Applications close To keep up to date with future vacancies within Quickstep follow our company LinkedIn page: recognise that diversity is a key asset to our workforce and therefore strive to achieve and maintain a strong diverse workforce where diversity is valued and encouraged. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and preventing unlawful discrimination, as such, we encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised applicants will be asked to supply proof of eligibility to work in Australia and undertake a criminal history check as a part of Quickstep’s pre-employment procedures. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted. Disclaimer: Candidates must have the ability to obtain and/or maintain Australian security clearance. S-DNI Apply now Share Save Job
