Procurement Analyst

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Be part of the team delivering critical infrastructure projects.

We are seeking a high-performing Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of major engineering and infrastructure initiatives across the business. This role sits within the Engineering & Infrastructure Projects category, partnering closely with project teams to drive strategic sourcing, commercial outcomes, and long-term supplier value.

You will play a supporting role in shaping procurement strategies, managing complex sourcing activities, and ensuring the business achieves best-value outcomes across major capital and technology investments.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and execution of category strategies that deliver long-term value and competitive advantage.
• Partner with engineering and infrastructure stakeholders to plan and execute strategic sourcing activities for major projects.
• Support RFx processes, develop commercial evaluation models, and support contract negotiations to secure best-value outcomes.
• Develop total cost of ownership models, scenario analysis, and market insights to inform procurement decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and support the delivery of preferred supplier programs.
• Conduct contract and spend reviews to drive performance, governance, and cost optimisation.
• Identify opportunities to leverage scale across engineering, infrastructure and ICT categories.
• Support both strategic procurement initiatives and business-as-usual sourcing activities.

About you

You are commercially minded, analytically strong, and confident engaging with stakeholders across technical and commercial teams. You enjoy solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment where procurement plays a critical role in delivering major projects.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, supply chain, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Exposure to engineering, IT, infrastructure or construction procurement categories is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of category management and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Experience developing quantitative and qualitative evaluation models for RFx processes.
• Demonstrated experience across the contract lifecycle — drafting, negotiation, execution, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and build cost models to support commercial decision-making.

Why join Cleanaway?

This is an opportunity to work on high-value engineering and infrastructure initiatives that directly support the business’s operational and strategic growth. You’ll be part of a collaborative procurement team that plays a critical role in delivering complex projects and driving commercial value across the organisation.

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more! 

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing *********@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.