Procurement Manager

About UsYou may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands. We’re Asia Pacific's leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. Through our iconic businesses – including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, and JAS – our products and services are on cars, four-wheel drives, and trucks across the region. We span the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain with nearly 1,000 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Our 5,500 team members are serious about safety, inclusion, diversity and building your specialist knowledge and capability to help us be there for what matter most for our teams and our customers. About the RoleThe Procurement Manager will support the execution of our Group Procurement strategy as we transition to a centralised procurement function. This role will lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for Direct Material categories, supporting over $600M in annual spend. This includes delivering on value, innovation, cost reduction, and sustainability outcomes by leading end-to-end sourcing processes, Supporting category strategy, supplier relationship management, and contract implementation.

Key responsibilities include: Execute full lifecycle sourcing: market and product assessment, RFX, commercial negotiations, risk mitigation and contract execution. Drive value through a Total Cost Ownership focused approach, employing tools like cost analysis and e-auctions to optimise procurement outcomes. Supporting the implementation of new contracts and change of supplier if required, ensuring efficient management of change and in particular effective handover to and understanding of contract terms. Manage key stakeholder relationships across multiple business units to ensure alignment and performance delivery.

Foster strategic supplier relationships and lead supplier governance, performance tracking, and communicationSupport the implementation and onboarding of new suppliers and contracts, including front-line awareness of commercial terms. Monitor and report procurement initiative outcomes, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with ESG and Legal teams to ensure procurement supports Bapcor’s sustainability goals and risk standards. Support the development and implementation of category strategies aligned with business plans and objectives. About You This role would be a great fit for you if you’re passionate about driving change and transformation in procurement practices, in addition:

A relevant bachelor’s degree qualifications, preferably in Procurement / Supply Chain, Legal, Finance or Business. Minimum 7 year’s experience in procurement with responsibility and quantifiable results in Direct Material Procurement within a medium to large organisationDeep value chain management knowledgeStrong business acumen with demonstrated success in major negotiations and strategic sourcing. Expertise in stakeholder management and supplier relationship developmentRobust skills in Microsoft office software, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Procurement Tech solutions. Demonstrated understanding of Australian contract law as it relates to the purchase and supply or goods and services.

The ability to understand and speak Mandarin would be beneficial but not essential. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply now! Why join Bapcor?At Bapcor, we value our employees and offer a supportive environment for professional growth. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a dedicated team. Additionally, we offer: Opportunity to join an Australian owned, ASX listed company and work with an iconic brand. Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation.

Potential for career growth and personal development. Exclusive discounts and benefits across our Burson Auto Parts trade stores as well as our retail stores including Autobarn, Opposite Lock, Midas Australia, and ABS Service Centres. Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave & Employee Assistance Program. Bapcor embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of our organisational culture. We recognise that diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to innovation and better decision-making, and we strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive, and accessible. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.