Procurement Jobs in Australia
Procurement plays a critical role across Australian organisations, spanning public and private sectors, infrastructure, resources, manufacturing, energy, and professional services. Procurement professionals are responsible for managing supplier relationships, controlling costs, mitigating risk, and enabling long-term value creation across the business.
Procurement Jobs Australia brings together procurement, sourcing, contracts and commercial roles from across the country, curated by procurement professionals for procurement professionals.
Types of procurement roles in Australia
Procurement roles in Australia range from operational purchasing positions through to senior procurement and commercial leadership roles. The scope of responsibilities varies depending on organisational size, industry, and maturity of the procurement function.
Common procurement roles in Australia include:
- Procurement Officer and Purchasing Officer
- Procurement Analyst
- Category Manager and Category Specialist
- Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Contracts Officer and Contracts Manager
- Commercial Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Head of Procurement or Commercial
These roles may be focused on transactional procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contracts and commercial governance, or a combination of all three.
Procurement job categories
Procurement roles are typically grouped into several broad categories across Australian organisations, reflecting how procurement teams are structured in practice.
Procurement & Purchasing
Operational and end-to-end procurement roles supporting day-to-day business requirements, supplier ordering, and transactional procurement activities.
Category Management
Roles focused on developing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, managing supplier performance, and driving long-term value across spend categories.
Strategic Sourcing
Procurement roles responsible for market engagement, competitive sourcing processes, negotiations, and supplier selection for complex or high-value spend.
Contracts & Commercial
Roles focused on contract management, commercial governance, risk management, and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed throughout the contract lifecycle.
Industries hiring procurement professionals
Procurement professionals are employed across a wide range of industries in Australia, with role scope and complexity varying by sector.
Common industries hiring procurement professionals include:
- Government and public sector
- Infrastructure and construction
- Mining and resources
- Energy and utilities
- Manufacturing and industrial services
- Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
- Professional and corporate services
Industry experience can influence role seniority, remuneration, and exposure to complex commercial arrangements.
Procurement careers and remuneration
Procurement career paths can vary significantly, with professionals progressing through operational roles into specialist, category management, contracts, or senior leadership positions over time.
Salary levels differ based on role, industry, location, and experience. For detailed salary insights and benchmarks, see Procurement Salaries in Australia.
To understand typical procurement career progressions and role transitions, see Procurement Career Paths in Australia.
Find procurement jobs across Australia
Browse current procurement roles across Australia using the job search and category filters on this site. New procurement, sourcing, contracts and commercial roles are added regularly across a wide range of industries and organisations.