Procurement Manager
Ready for your next opportunity? Bring your skills to Busways’ Pymble Support Office! We’re looking for our new Procurement Manager.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Oversee the Purchasing team who process all authorised purchasing requisitions and requests where required ensuring that all purchasing requests comply with established guidelines and policies
- Periodically review authorised purchase requisitions and requests ensuring orders are processed in a timely manner and according to requirements
- Design and implement purchasing strategies and procurement policies: Developing effective strategies and policies to optimize procurement processes and reduce supply chain costs.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers: Building and nurturing relationships with suppliers is crucial for securing favourable terms, negotiating contracts, and fostering long-term partnerships
- Oversee the Purchasing to ensure that administrative systems, databases, spreadsheets and reports are maintained and provided in an accurate and timely manner providing up to date information when required.
- Coach team members and develop their performance, offering feedback and demonstrating the desired skills and expected work ethic within your team.
- Act as an escalation point, providing case management support for the investigation of grievances. Achieve resolutions within Busways national policies and procedures framework, promoting in depth and effective staff management practices.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a purchasing or accounting role, Certificate in IV in Procurement or Contracting, extensive relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience negotiating high value contracts across parts, fuel, cleaning and outsourced maintenance
- Ability to develop and manage sourcing strategies for major spend categories and experience consolidating suppliers and leveraging and identifying savings opportunities
- Strong capability in spend analysis, cost modelling and identifying savings opportunities
- Experience establishing supplier KPIs, performance reviews and governance frameworks with the ability to manage underperformance and commercial disputes constructively
- Experience working in asset heavy or fleet-based environments, with an understanding of maintenance operations and critical parts supply
- Proven ability to work with operations, workshops, finance and senior leaders, with strong communication and influencing skills
- Experience managing and developing a small procurement or purchasing team
- Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have working rights in Australia.
What We Offer You:
At Busways, we don’t just transport people â we care about every part of the journey. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team in a modern office environment with great benefits, including:
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexible work - up to two working from home days + flexible start/finish times
- A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
- Employee Referral Program - generous cash bonuses
- Modern offices with communal kitchen, outdoor space, fresh fruit & quality coffee
- Free secure on-site parking
- Free staff shuttle from Central Coast & Blacktown
- Fitness Passport - discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
- Confidential support via Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program
- Office Lunch Club - quality discounted meals made easyâ¯
Who We Are:
For over 80 years, Busways has proudly delivered reliable, safe, and high-quality bus services across NSW and South Australia. With a team of 2,800+ people, we’re committed to ensuring every journey is a positive experience, transporting over 47 million passengers annually.â¯
How to Apply:
Think this sounds like your perfect fit? Please apply via the Apply button. This ad will expire on 04/03/2026. All applicants will receive an outcome via email. Please include the following in your application:â¯
A cover letter telling us who you are and why you’d be a great fit for this role!
A current resume detailing your experience.
Please Note: The successful applicant will be offered an initial 12 month fixed-term contract with the intention of then becoming a permanent employee. This is part of Busways hiring policy for all admin roles. Our rate of conversion to permanent positions is over 90%.
Questions? Contact our Recruitment Team on 02 9497 1800 or recruitment@busways.com.au.
Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.
No agency applications, please.
