Procurement Business Partner - South Australia

The role

The Procurement Business Partner is a permanent, full-time role supporting Adbri’s manufacturing operations through strategic procurement and contract management. Partnering closely with operational, engineering and finance stakeholders, you will lead category and supplier strategies that deliver commercial value, operational reliability and performance outcomes.

This role is located in Pirie Street, Adelaide SA and you will be required to travel weekly to various local sites and occasional interstate travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to source, negotiate and manage suppliers across key operational categories
• Develop and implement specific category strategies
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, tenders and contract negotiations
• Analyse spend and supplier performance data to identify cost optimization and value-creation opportunities
• You will be an integral part of our procurement team, collaborating closely with stakeholders cross departments to achieve shared goals. As a team player, you’ll help build strong supplier relationships and contribute to the success of our broader sourcing strategy

What you will need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Procurement Business Partner or in procurement/supply chain roles within engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated negotiation and analytical capability
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across technical and operational teams
• Solid understanding of procurement governance, policy and contract management
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits of working with us

• Permanent, full-time role with high stakeholder engagement and autonomy
• Exposure to complex, high-value procurement categories across the business
• Career development opportunities within a national business backed by CRH’s global network
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on cost efficiency, reliability and sustainability

Our business

Adbri Limited majority owned by CRH is a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 people and together provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals nationally.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce

Adbri recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.

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