Procurement & Subcontractor Manager

• Procurement & Subcontractor Manager – South-East Melbourne
• Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC
• Company: BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
• Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid, Core Business Hours
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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services.

With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Procurement & Subcontractor Manager to oversee procurement, subcontractor engagement and supplier relationships across a community-focused residential maintenance contract.

Reporting to the Account Director, you will work closely with operational managers, BGIS Procurement and subcontractor partners. Together you will build a capable, reliable network that has the skills and capacity to look after homes across South-East Melbourne.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, commercially aware and relationship focused, with a talent for building trust and finding practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, subcontractor engagement and supplier relationships
• Develop procurement approaches that support supplier performance and value for money
• Source and onboard subcontractors to ensure the right trade coverage and capacity across regions
• Maintain a subcontractor performance framework, including monitoring, reporting and improvement
• Review work allocation trends and supplier performance to support operational demand
• Work with suppliers to agree fair commercial terms and value for money outcomes
• Make sure subcontractors are prequalified, contracted, inducted and compliant
• Prepare clear procurement, subcontractor and performance reports
• Build positive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, industry partners and internal teams
• Contribute ideas that strengthen supplier capability and contract performance

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

Experience in procurement, subcontractor management or supplier management

Experience preparing and managing commercial agreements

• Experience developing supplier networks and supporting supplier performance
• Experience working in commercially focused environments with performance measures
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills
• Analytical and practical problem-solving skills
• Strong organisation and project coordination skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Property or a related discipline

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Full working rights in Australia

Desirable

Experience in facilities management, maintenance, community housing or government contracts

Experience implementing supplier performance frameworks

Procurement or contract management certification

Workplace Arrangements

• This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne during core business hours.
• A hybrid working arrangement is available, with some attendance at the regional office and with subcontractors and stakeholders to support collaboration.
• Why Join BGIS?
• Join a newly established team supporting an important community housing portfolio, where your work helps build the network that keeps homes well maintained.

Key Benefits Include

• ✔ Hybrid working arrangement
• ✔ Meaningful work supporting residential properties and communities
• ✔ Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• ✔ A supportive and inclusive team environment
• ✔ Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
• ✔ Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
• ✔ Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• ✔ Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• ✔ Two paid volunteer days each year
• ✔ Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
• ✔ Leadership development through Future Leaders and Leadership Fundamentals programs
• ✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
• ✔ Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by WORK180
• As a global leader in facilities management, asset management, project delivery and workplace solutions, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people globally.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced and relationship-focused procurement professional who enjoys building strong partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Apply Now

Join a newly established team delivering meaningful outcomes for communities across South-East Melbourne.

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