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Leader in Procurement Recruitment at Career Break
Melbourne, Australia, Australia
Function: Executive
Industry: HR & Recruitment
Category: HR - Recruitment
Level of responsibility: Senior

About me section iconAbout me

Our influence in Procurement grows through collaboration, where shared insights and strategies drive innovative and sustainable outcomes. With decades of experience working closely with leaders and professionals, I’m driven to inspire positive change in individuals and businesses by providing expert guidance, creating value, and building lasting relationships. I connect forward thinking executives and specialists with Australia’s top organisations — those that recognise the value Procurement creates for their stakeholders, shareholders, and communities. Hiring Executives: My priority is on recruiting the right talent for your team; individuals who are not only technically capable but also align with your organisation’s culture and values. This personalised approach helps reduce hiring costs while connecting you with the high-calibre professionals and leaders you deserve, allowing you to focus on driving strategic outcomes. Leaders and Professionals: I take the time to fully understand your career ambitions and personal preferences, connecting you with top companies, reputable leaders, and roles that create real impact. My goal is to help you find opportunities that advance your career while aligning with your aspirations for long-term success and fulfilment. I have a consistent track record of placing a wide range permanent, fixed-term and interim contracting Procurement roles, including, but not limited to: • Chief Procurement Officer • General Manager, Procurement • Director, Procurement • Head of Procurement • Group/National Procurement Manager • Senior Procurement Manager • Procurement Manager • Senior Category Manager • Category Manager I’ve also led and delivered impactful team build projects that supported major Procurement transformations and capability uplift initiatives. If you’re looking to recruit exceptional procurement leaders or senior individual contributors, advance your career, or expand your network, let’s connect and explore how we can achieve more together.

Work experience section iconWork Experience

Director, Global Partnerships

The Faculty

January 2021 - October 2024 (3 years, 9 months) | Melbourne
The Faculty works with top Procurement organisations in Australia. The company offers an always-on capability uplift program that delivers leadership development and technical skills training, empowering Procurement teams to perform at the highest level within their organisation. It’s also a fantastic tool to attract and retain top procurement talent.
Director Global Partnerships

Procurious

January 2021 - October 2024 (3 years, 9 months) | Melbourne
Director, Partnerships

The Source

October 2015 - October 2024 (9 years) | Melbourne
The Source is Australia’s premier specialist Procurement recruitment and executive search firms.
Principal

Embr

August 2013 - October 2015 (2 years, 2 months) | Melbourne
At Embr a boutique Finance, IT & Projects mid to senior recruitment and executive search firm, I recruited senior- and executive-level across Finance and Risk & Compliance portfolios. Whether working for new clients or nurturing existing partnerships, my primary goal was always to find the right people for the right role.
Principal

SHK Asia Pacific

November 2007 - May 2013 (5 years, 6 months) | Melbourne
A founding team member of SHK, a leading executive search firm, I leveraged my network to kick-start and build a Banking & Financial Services desk across consumer, commercial, and corporate banking portfolios. I focused on growing capability in the Sales & Marketing practice in response to the GFC.
Practice Manager

Chandler Macleod Group

March 2004 - November 2007 (3 years, 8 months) | Melbourne
At Chandler Macleod, one of Australia's largest recruitment agencies, I oversaw P&L, contributed to business development, and provided account management in the retail financial services and banking practice. I also led teams, empowering staff to do their best work.

Skills section iconSkills

Account Management
Account Sales Strategies
B2B
Budgeting
Business Management
Candidate Generation
Capability Development
Change Management
Client Engagement
Coaching
Commercial Awareness
Commercial Management
Communication Skills
Consulting
Direct Sales
E-commerce
Executive Management
Executive Search
Full P&L Responsibility
International Sales
Interviews
Key Account Development
Key Account Management
Leadership
Leadership Development
Leading Diverse Teams
Management
Negotiation
New Business Development
Partner Development
People Management
People Skills
Performance Improvement
Performance Management
Project Management
Proposal Writing
Quality Assurance
Recruiting
Recruitment Advertising
Relationship Management
Sales
Sales Management
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
Team Building
Team Leadership
Team Management
Technical Recruiting
Tender & Bid Management
Transformation
Vendor Relationships
Virtual Teams
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