Kempe Engineering Australia provides engineering solutions for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
Drive vendor consolidation, data accuracy, and low-cost sourcing expansion
Deliver clean reporting, systems integrity, and monthly performance reviews
Implement and enforce procurement contracts across all operations
Establish and track supplier KPIs (DIFOT, quality, cost)
Join a high-performing team driving transformation across national operations
Lead and negotiate national vendor agreements, targeting 3–5% annual savings
Ambition, resilience, and the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Commerce, Business, or Engineering
Proven ability to deliver results and lead projects from strategy to execution
Strong commercial mindset, supplier negotiation skills, and ERP system experience (e.g., D365/AX)
Based at our Corporate Head Office in Geelong, this pivotal role is designed for a motivated, mid-career professional with 5–10 years of procurement experience ready to take the next step into strategic leadership. You will report directly to the Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Business Systems, and work closely with executive, branch, and offshore teams.
5–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering sectors
Progress toward or interest in CIPS/postgraduate qualifications (desirable)
Supportive leadership and mentoring from a high-caliber sourcing team
Corporate HQ, Geelong, Victoria – easy access to coastal lifestyle and city connectivity.
National career pathway + exposure to international supply chains
Genuine opportunity to drive transformation and build your leadership brand