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Operations role
Hire an offshore Procurement Specialist
A Procurement Specialist manages supplier sourcing, tendering, purchase orders, and contract management — ensuring your business gets the best value from its supplier base while maintaining compliance.
$1,700per month + GST, all-in
$70–95kAustralian salary range
$77,036est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A procurement specialist who handles supplier sourcing, rfq/rfp management, purchase order management, contract management, spend analysis, vendor negotiations and compliance, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Procurement expertise at 40–50% of local sourcing specialist cost
02
Reduce maverick spend and improve vendor compliance with a dedicated resource
03
Strong analytical and negotiation skills for structured procurement programs
Skills
Supplier sourcing RFQ/RFP management Purchase order management Contract management Spend analysis Vendor negotiations Compliance
Software they use
SASAP AribaCoCoupaMiMicrosoft ExcelOrOracle ProcurementDoDocuSign
Cost comparison
What a procurement specialist costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
$50k
$75k
$100k
$83k
$97k
$112k
$20k
Local entry$70k salaryLocal typical$83k salaryLocal senior$95k salaryAdept$1,700/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $77,036 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your procurement specialist follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Daily priorities
Reviews the project board and confirms today's priorities.
10:00am
Suppliers
Chases suppliers and updates delivery dates.
11:30am
Coordination
Keeps tasks moving between your team and partners.
1:30pm
Reporting
Updates the numbers and spots problems early.
3:00pm
Process
Documents how things are done so they're done the same way each time.
5:00pm
Wrap-up
Sends a short status: done, in progress, needs you.
Questions
Hiring a procurement specialist
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they run an RFQ or RFP process?
Yes — drafting RFQ documents, managing supplier responses, scoring submissions, and preparing recommendation reports.
Can they manage purchase orders end to end?
Yes — creating POs, tracking against contracts, receipting goods, and three-way matching for payment.
Can they negotiate with suppliers?
Yes for routine contract renewals and pricing reviews. Complex strategic negotiations should involve local senior management.
Do they work with SAP Ariba or Coupa?
Yes. SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Oracle Procurement modules are common for our procurement placements.
Can they conduct spend analysis?
Yes — categorising spend, identifying consolidation opportunities, and presenting savings recommendations.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $20,400 a year with a $82,500 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your procurement specialist this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,700 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
