Airswift is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to support one of our major energy clients across Western Australia and Northern Territory operations. This role is part of a blended Perth-Manilla Procurement team responsible for managing ~25,000 lines of open demand. The position focuses on converting demand into timely, accurate procurement actions while ensuring technical compliance, commercial value, and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities Supply Execution & Reliability
* Convert planning demand and forecast changes into timely and accurate procurement activities.
* Ensure suppliers consistently meet delivery commitments; proactively identify and mitigate risks or constraints.
* Interpret technical specifications, drawings, datasheets, and QA/QC requirements to ensure correct sourcing.
* Collaborate closely with engineers and suppliers to resolve technical or documentation?related issues.
Commercial Delivery
* Lead competitive sourcing events, negotiations, and award recommendations to achieve best?value outcomes.
* Identify and drive cost?reduction initiatives through consolidation, supplier optimization, and commercial levers.
* Ensure commercial decisions fully align with technical requirements and operational risk considerations.
Category & Contract Alignment
* Translate category strategies into executable procurement plans for critical materials and services.
* Maintain accurate material, supplier, and contract data to support planning and demand integrity.
* Ensure technical requirements remain aligned with contract scope and approved supplier capabilities.
Supplier Performance & Issue Resolution
* Manage daily supplier communications, expediting, and resolution of supply issues.
* Work directly with supplier technical teams to troubleshoot specification, compliance, or quality concerns.
* Support continuous improvement and corrective action programs.
Compliance, HSSE & Assurance
* Execute all procurement activities in line with Shell HSSE standards and governance requirements.
* Document technical clarifications, deviations, and approvals in accordance with assurance controls.
* Maintain accurate records within Ariba, SAP, and associated procurement systems.
Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
* Contribute to simplification, automation, and data?driven enhancements within procurement processes.
* Support sustainability and lower?carbon sourcing initiatives where applicable.
* Identify recurring technical issues and collaborate with engineering and suppliers to improve standards.
Skills & Experience
* 5-10 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials management (energy, manufacturing, logistics, or chemicals preferred).
* Proven ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and quality documentation.
* Strong analytical capability with experience in SAP, Ariba, RFx processes, and supplier performance management.
* Effective stakeholder management across Planning, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Logistics, and Category Management.
* Flexible, solutions?oriented mindset with a strong ability to manage technical, supply, and commercial challenges.