• Design and implement a centralised supply chain and procurement operating model, including category structures, governance, systems and reporting 
• Develop end-to-end strategies across subcontract trades, building materials, manufactured components and logistics 
• Lead major sourcing, tendering and negotiation activity, including long-term agreements, supplier panels and rate cards 
• Drive value through aggregation, standardisation, direct sourcing, forward buying and make-versus-buy analysis 
• Build a high-performing supplier and trade partner network measured against cost, quality, delivery, capacity, safety and sustainability 
• Partner with Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and Delivery to embed cost, availability, lead time and buildability into decisions early 
• Protect continuity of supply through capacity planning, dual sourcing, forward contracting and proactive risk management 
• Build the team, processes and supplier ecosystem required to scale the function as Built Living grows 

What we are looking for  

You are a senior procurement or supply chain leader who combines deep market knowledge with the commercial capability and practical mindset to build a function from the ground up. 

• Senior procurement or supply chain leadership experience in construction, residential development, manufacturing or a vertically integrated builder 
• Strong knowledge of Australian building trades, materials and supplier markets 
• Proven experience centralising a fragmented or project-led procurement model and building teams and systems 
• Demonstrated commercial value through complex negotiations, sourcing and category management 
• Strong financial capability across cost modelling, landed cost, budgets, contract risk and executive reporting 
• A collaborative approach and the ability to influence across design, manufacturing, construction, commercial and finance teams 
• Exposure to DfMA, modular, prefabricated or off-site manufacturing, residential delivery, ERP implementation or international sourcing will be highly regarded 
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