Senior Procurement Specialist

Velocity Vehicle Group is continuing to grow, and this newly created Senior Procurement Specialist role offers the opportunity to build procurement capability, strengthen supplier governance and influence commercial outcomes across a national network.

Reporting to the CFO and Company Secretary, you will work closely with Finance, branch leaders, operational teams and external suppliers to bring structure, commercial discipline and practical procurement frameworks to a growing, multi-site business.

This role will suit a senior procurement professional who enjoys operating with autonomy, influencing senior stakeholders and turning commercial insight into practical improvements that deliver measurable value.

Why join us?

• Step into a newly created role with the scope to shape procurement maturity, supplier governance and commercial outcomes.
• Work directly with the CFO and senior leaders across Finance, operations and the national branch network.
• Join Velocity Vehicle Group, a global organisation with the scale, backing and career exposure of an international dealership network.
• Influence a broad supplier and services portfolio across procurement, facilities and operational support categories.
• Make a visible impact across a growing, national multi-site business where practical procurement improvement is a priority.

Build procurement capability

• Develop practical procurement processes, purchasing controls and supplier management frameworks that support a growing national business.
• Lead sourcing, tender, evaluation and negotiation activities to secure fit-for-purpose supplier arrangements.
• Strengthen supplier governance through consistent documentation, performance reviews and contract management practices.

• Manage supplier and service provider relationships across procurement, facilities and operational support categories.
• Support branch and operational leaders with commercially sound supplier solutions across maintenance, contractor engagement, site improvements and related services.
• Help ensure supplier arrangements support safe, compliant, reliable and fit-for-purpose outcomes across multiple locations.

• Analyse expenditure, supplier performance and market activity to identify savings, efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Provide practical procurement advice and commercial recommendations to Finance, operations and branch stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate supplier, procurement and contract records while supporting compliance, audit activity and risk management.

• Senior procurement, strategic sourcing or supplier management experience, ideally gained in a complex, multi-site or operational environment.
• Strong commercial capability, including contract negotiation, supplier performance management, expenditure analysis and value identification.
• A sound understanding of procurement governance, purchasing controls, supplier risk and contract administration.
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders, operational leaders and suppliers to achieve practical commercial outcomes.
• Experience across indirect categories such as facilities, property, contractor management, professional services or operational support would be highly regarded.
• Strong planning, negotiation, influencing, problem-solving and Excel skills, supported by relevant qualifications in business, commerce, finance, procurement, property, facilities management or a related discipline.

Velocity Vehicle Group is a global commercial vehicle organisation with a significant dealership and distribution footprint across multiple markets. In Australia, Velocity Truck Centres forms part of this broader group and represents Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso across more than 20 locations nationally.

As part of a global business with strong local growth, we offer the scale, backing and operational complexity of an international organisation, combined with the opportunity to make a visible impact across our Australian network. Our values of speed, value and trust are at the heart of how we work.

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Apply now - If you are an experienced procurement professional who enjoys improving commercial outcomes, strengthening supplier partnerships and supporting a diverse national operation, we would welcome your application.

Please note: candidates may be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process.