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.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
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.
- IMLIML
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View 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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