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Supply Chain & Logistics
Brisbane
Hire Purchasing and Procurement Managers in Brisbane
A strong procurement manager reduces costs, protects supply and builds supplier relationships that hold up when things get difficult. This page covers what the role demands across Brisbane's supply chain and manufacturing sectors, what it pays and how Youngbrook places managers with the commercial credibility and operational experience to lead a procurement function properly.
Brisbane & Surrounds
Contract & Permanent
Office Based
Senior Role
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Purchasing and procurement managers are responsible for the strategy, performance and day-to-day management of an organisation’s procurement function. They lead a team of purchasing officers or buyers, set supplier strategy, negotiate contracts, manage risk across the supply base and ensure procurement activity aligns with operational and financial objectives.
It’s a role that requires both commercial sharpness and operational credibility. The best procurement managers understand what the business actually needs, know how to get it at the right price and terms, and can build supplier relationships that deliver consistently over time. In Brisbane, they work across manufacturing, logistics, construction, resources and professional services organisations of all sizes.
Key responsibilities
- Developing and implementing procurement strategy aligned to business objectives and operational requirements
- Leading and managing a team of purchasing officers, buyers or coordinators
- Negotiating and managing supplier contracts, pricing frameworks and service level agreements
- Building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships and managing performance against agreed KPIs
- Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks including single-source dependencies and lead time exposure
- Overseeing ERP-based procurement processes and ensuring data accuracy across purchasing systems
- Managing procurement budgets and reporting spend, savings and supplier performance to leadership
- Driving continuous improvement across sourcing, cost reduction and supplier development initiatives
- Collaborating with operations, finance, logistics and production teams to align purchasing with broader business needs
What we screen for
- Demonstrated experience leading a procurement or purchasing function within a complex operational environment
- Strong track record in supplier negotiation, contract management and cost reduction
- ERP proficiency at a management level. SAP, Oracle, MYOB Advanced or equivalent.
- Leadership capability and experience managing a purchasing team
- Commercial acumen with the ability to translate procurement strategy into operational outcomes
- Category management experience relevant to the industry sector
- Clear communication skills across executive, operational and supplier stakeholders
Licenses and Tickets
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or Engineering. Advantageous.
- CIPS qualification. Well regarded.
- No site licences required.
Pay Rates for Purchasing and Procurement Managers in Brisbane
Procurement manager salaries in Brisbane vary significantly based on the size of the organisation, the complexity of the supply base and whether the role carries strategic or purely operational responsibility.
Managers stepping into their first leadership role in smaller businesses typically land between $100,000 and $120,000. Those managing multi-category supply chains, leading teams or operating in high-spend manufacturing and logistics environments sit between $130,000 and $150,000. Senior procurement leaders with P&L responsibility or category ownership in complex organisations can command above that range.
Contract and fixed-term engagements, common during restructures or ERP transitions, are quoted on a daily rate equivalent to the permanent salary band.
Core Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics Brisbane
Procurement managers sit at the strategic centre of supply chain operations. See how Youngbrook supports the full range of supply chain and logistics hiring across Brisbane, from operational roles through to senior management and planning positions.
How We Place Purchasing and Procurement Managers
Senior procurement talent rarely applies to job ads. The candidates worth speaking to are usually employed, not actively looking. We maintain relationships with experienced procurement professionals across Brisbane's manufacturing and logistics sectors, which puts us in a better position to move quickly when a business has a genuine need.
Service One
Permanent Recruitment
The most common engagement for this role. We source, assess and present permanent candidates who have the commercial credibility, systems depth and leadership track record the role requires.
Service Two
Contract and Fixed-Term
Relevant for businesses managing ERP transitions, parental leave cover or structural changes to the procurement function. We place experienced contract managers who can lead a team and manage a supplier base from day one.
Service Three
Executive Search
For senior or strategically critical procurement appointments, we take a direct approach, identifying and approaching suitable candidates rather than relying on the active market alone.
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If you are an experienced procurement or purchasing manager looking for your next role in Brisbane, send us your CV and we will match you with organisations that suit your background and career direction.