Consultant Gig #1027–Remote Australia Wide–Civil Engineering–Strategic Procurement

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The consultant will identify procurement consolidation opportunities to drive cost savings and elevate the group procurement function to an enterprise-wide strategic capability. Key tasks include spend analysis, developing category strategies, and designing the operating model and governance for the function.

Client


Our client is seeking a seasoned senior strategic procurement expert to identify opportunities to consolidate procurement activity and drive cost savings. They wish to elevate the group procurement function to an enterprise‑wide Strategic Procurement capability, with category-specific strategies, supplier consolidation, demand and specification challenge, and clearer operating model/accountabilities between projects, functions and procurement.


We are seeking an expert in strategic procurement who can support the following key activities:


  • Enterprise-wide spend and opportunity analysis 
  • Development of specific strategies for selected procurement categories 
  • Design of operating model and governance for a strategic procurement function within the organisation 
  • Support for the implementation of a transition to a strategic procurement function 

We are open to either an expert providing support on a full-time basis as part of the consulting project team, or alternatively providing senior oversight and subject matter expertise on a part-time basis


Skills and experience required

  • Deep expertise in strategic procurement and cost reduction work, probably gained in a senior position at a Big 4 consulting group or equivalent
  • Direct hands-on experience in designing and implementing best practice strategic procurement processes within a complex enterprise
  • Strong data analytics capability in analysing historical procurement spend to identify opportunities
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills, with ability to develop high quality client presentations
  • Strong facilitation skills and experience in leading ideation workshops
  • A collaborative team-player with significant advisory and coaching expertise



Logistics




Start date & Duration: Early to mid May Duration: Initially 6 weeks, with potential for significant extension beyond this.


Time commitment: Open to discussing both full time participation or a part-time advisory role on the project


Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Daily Net Rates:  Expert to propose rate based on their preferred model of involvement

Application Close date:  Immediate responses welcome, please reply No later than Tuesday 14 April 2026, at 6pm (AEST)



– All Accredited Professionals must be Members of ICG, if not already.


– Resumes must be submitted by close of business on the application closing date listed above. All resumes will be reviewed, and the top three candidates will be shortlisted for the client.

– The client will then conduct interviews. Please note that the net rate quoted applies to ICG Affiliate rates, which are available to ICG Members only.

– Any previously agreed and documented rates for candidates introduced to ICG through approved third parties will continue to be honoured.



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