Manager Procurement and Logistics | Major Projects

Fremantle Ports’ refreshed 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most successful ports. Building on decades of expertise, we’re setting a bold vision for the future and we need an experienced, values-driven Manager Procurement and Logistics to join us to help make it happen.

Working within the Kwinana Bulk Terminal (KBT) Redevelopment Project team, this major project is a rare opportunity located in the greater Perth metropolitan area, offering project stability, longevity, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on a project set to significantly increase WA marine trade capability.

The projected completion date is end 2032, and this role is offered on a maximum term contract through to 2032.

Role Highlights

• Build your own team, procurement strategy, and systems for a major infrastructure project
• Manage high value spend, significant risk, and complex stakeholder relationships to ensure cost effectiveness across all acquisitions
• Work with an experienced, approachable, and supportive project team

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Track market trends and manage supplier relationships

• Collaborate with project, commercial, and procurement teams

Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end procurement (EOI to contract award)
• Ensure scope alignment and smooth handover to delivery
• Prequalify suppliers and drive engagement strategies
• Maintain compliance, probity, and audit trails

Project Controls

• Factor procurement risks into forecasts and risk registers

Safety

• Embed safety in supplier selection and contracting
• Promote compliance and strong safety leadership

People Leadership

• Build team capability and foster a high-performance culture
• Lead engagement and strengthen relationships

Continuous Improvement

• Enhance procurement processes and share insights

Corporate

• Support cross-team collaboration and champion safety

What Makes You a Great Fit

Through collaborative, accountable, and respectful leadership and with a strong focus on governance, probity, and market engagement you will excel at ensuring commercial outcomes align with project cost, schedule, and risk objectives.

You’ll Also Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline
• 10+ years’ procurement experience on large-scale infrastructure or resources projects
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-package procurement (>$100M packages)
• Strong knowledge of Australian standard contracts (e.g. AS4000, AS4902)
• Proven negotiation and commercial acumen
• Experience operating within complex governance and probity environments
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in commercial management on major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated leadership capability

What We Offer

Join Fremantle Ports and be part of a proud organisation with a rich history and culture that makes a significant contribution to the WA economy. Based primarily in Fremantle, you’ll enjoy a unique workplace with stunning ocean views, historic surroundings, and striking architecture in the Victoria Quay precinct, currently undergoing revitalisation. You’ll also benefit from occasional travel to our Kwinana facilities.

• Free onsite parking and access to a gymnasium
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Generous annual leave and salary packaging options
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness program

Get to Know Us

Fremantle Ports is a Government Trading Enterprise with a strong track record of commercial success and a highly regarded reputation among its partners, community, and stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, facilitating more than $45 billion of trade annually and supporting Western Australia’s economic growth.

Fremantle Ports operates as both a landlord and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana. The KBT Redevelopment Project is a major initiative expanding marine and landside capability.

Our values—Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE)—guide how we work and deliver outcomes.

Next Steps

If you're looking for a meaningful role in an organisation with purpose, impact, and a strong values-based culture, we want to hear from you.

For specific queries, please contact the recruitment team via ***************@fremantleports.com.au (applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted).

Closing Date 25 June, 5:00pm AWST

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date.

Fremantle Ports is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.