Senior Procurement Manager – Direct Materials & Consumables

Job description

Are you wanting to work for an organisation that values their people, invests in communities and has a commitment to our environment? Do you share a passion for maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to customers and employees? If this sounds like you, then we have your next opportunity. -- Shape Strategy. Drive Innovation. Create Value. O’Brien® is Australia’s leading glass solutions business, supporting customers across automotive, residential and commercial markets. As part of the global Belron® Group, we combine local expertise with international scale to deliver best‑practice procurement and commercial excellence. We’re seeking a commercially astute, strategically minded Senior Procurement Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of direct materials, consumables and operational categories that underpin performance across both our AutoGlass and Glazing divisions. This is a high‑visibility role for a strong business partner who can challenge thinking, influence stakeholders and turn procurement strategy into measurable business value. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will shape and execute category strategies that strengthen supplier performance, drive innovation, mitigate risk and deliver sustainable value. You’ll leverage Belron’s global procurement capability while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to support business growth. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, building strategic supplier partnerships and influencing decisions through insight rather than authority, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact. Key Focus Areas Lead 3–5‑year category strategies across direct materials, consumables and equipment Drive strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations and supplier governance Identify market trends, innovations and value‑creation opportunities Build strong supplier partnerships and lead Quarterly Business Reviews Influence stakeholders through data‑driven insights and commercial recommendations Strengthen risk management, supply continuity, ESG and responsible sourcing About You You’re a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder influence and a passion for unlocking value beyond traditional cost savings. You enjoy challenging the status quo, solving complex problems and partnering with suppliers to deliver innovation and operational excellence. If you’re ready to shape strategy, elevate procurement maturity and create meaningful business value within a market‑leading organisation, we’d love to hear from you. -- If you meet the above criteria and you’re seeking a rewarding career with a nationally recognised household brand, then we would love to hear from you. Apply Now! At O'Brien® , we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, serving more than 360,000 Customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. O'Brien is also part of Belron ® , worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents Privacy: To review and consider your application, O'Brien® collects personal information. To understand what is collected and why, carefully review the Applicant Privacy Notice presented during your online application and/or review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Agencies: O'Brien® does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from recruiting agencies. Absent a signed agreement and approval from O'Brien® to submit candidates to a specific requisition, we will not approve payment to any third party.