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ANZSCO 133612Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Procurement Manager

A Procurement Manager leads the sourcing and purchasing of goods, services, and capital equipment for an organisation, managing vendor relationships, tenders, and commercial contracts. This is a strategically significant role in both public and private sectors in Australia.

Indicative salary range
$100,000 - $185,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Growing demand across government, mining, and infrastructure sectors; public sector procurement reform is creating new roles.

Occupation list membership

Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.

  • ROLRegional Occupation List

    Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.

  • CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List

    The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.

Assessing authority

The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.

  • IML
    IML

Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
WAWestern AustraliaView nomination →
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →
ACTAustralian Capital TerritoryView nomination →

Key duties

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies and sourcing plans
  • Manage tender processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
  • Build and manage supplier relationships and performance frameworks
  • Ensure procurement policy compliance and risk management

Skills required

  • Strategic sourcing and procurement planning
  • Contract negotiation and supplier management
  • Procurement governance and policy compliance
  • Cost analysis and commercial acumen

Typical qualifications pathway

A bachelor's degree in business, commerce, or supply chain management is typical; CIPS membership is valued. IML assesses qualifications for migration.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on ROL and CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, 491, and 494. Employer sponsorship via subclass 482 is practical; regional government procurement roles may suit subclass 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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