Assistant Procurement Manager

About the role

The Assistant Procurement Manager will support the Procurement Manager in overseeing end‑to‑end procurement activities for Coastal Contracting Company, ensuring processes align with company standards, Delegation of Authority and contractual frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Administer purchasing processes, driving standards, automation and outsourcing to improve efficiency.
• Assist in pre‑qualifying prospective bidders and preparing tender documents, agreements and contract terms.
• Prepare Request for Proposals in line with company processes and evaluate tender proposals to select consultants/contractors.
• Compile and review contract documents prior to execution.
• Support vendor relationship management, negotiate long‑term supply contracts and extract best value.
• Evaluate supplier performance, update preferred vendor list and address unsatisfactory performance.
• Monitor pending orders to avoid shortages and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, OH&S requirements and QA/QC procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or a related field.
• Experience supporting procurement activities, including tendering, contract preparation and vendor management.
• Familiarity with Delegation of Authority processes and procurement best practices.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and maintain supplier relationships.

Required skills