Procurement
What sets us apart
Genuine long-term partnerships
True expertise & experience
Quality processes
Leaders in procurement recruitment
Procurement plays a critical role in managing risk, cost and supplier relationships. At Quinn Allan, we support organisations across Melbourne and Brisbane to find, attract and appoint procurement professionals who deliver strong commercial outcomes and long-term value.
Our approach is relationship-led, quality-focused and grounded in specialist procurement market insight.
Supporting hiring managers
Procurement roles sit at the intersection of strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement. We take the time to understand each organisation’s structure, spend profile and commercial priorities, and we engage with people in a considered, professional and transparent way.
Whether supporting established procurement functions, transformation programs or growing teams, our focus is always on delivering a thoughtful process and well-matched appointments.
Many procurement professionals we’ve partnered with during their careers return to us when building teams of their own. That trust underpins how we work.
Supporting hiring managers
Procurement roles sit at the intersection of strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement. We take the time to understand each organisation’s structure, spend profile and commercial priorities, and we engage with people in a considered, professional and transparent way.
Whether supporting established procurement functions, transformation programs or growing teams, our focus is always on delivering a thoughtful process and well-matched appointments.
Many procurement professionals we’ve partnered with during their careers return to us when building teams of their own. That trust underpins how we work.
Procurement recruitment
We recruit across the full procurement spectrum, with specialist capability in:
Procurement leadership and executive appointments
Category management
Strategic sourcing
Supplier relationship management
Contract and commercial management
Indirect and direct procurement
Capital expenditure (CAPEX) procurement
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) procurement
We partner with organisations across Melbourne and Brisbane where procurement capability supports performance, resilience and long-term value creation.
Recruitment services to help you find the right finance talent
Procurement leadership
Experienced procurement leaders who align with your culture and values, driving performance and long-term success.
Contract & interim talent
Skilled procurement specialists available quickly to support transformation and peak workloads.
Permanent recruitment
Carefully managed processes to appoint experienced procurement professionals.
Fixed-term appointments
Support for defined-term roles across major initiatives and capability uplift programs.
Beyond recruitment
Quinn Allan offers more than recruitment alone. Drawing on our experience and specialist expertise, we provide insight and support beyond individual appointments.
This work benefits both the organisations we support, through market insight and workforce planning, and the individuals who engage with us, through leadership and networking initiatives.
Leadership assessment
Salary guidance and surveys
Succession planning
Organisational structure
Market mapping and research
Networking and leadership events
Business leader coaching
Whitepapers and opinion pieces
Industry insights and thought leadership
Beyond recruitment
Quinn Allan offers more than recruitment alone. Drawing on our experience and specialist expertise, we provide insight and support beyond individual appointments.
This work benefits both the organisations we support, through market insight and workforce planning, and the individuals who engage with us, through leadership and networking initiatives.
Leadership assessment
Salary guidance and surveys
Succession planning
Organisational structure
Market mapping and research
Networking and leadership events
Business leader coaching
Whitepapers and opinion pieces
Industry insights and thought leadership
What people say about working with us
We’re proud of the long-standing relationships we’ve built across the procurement community.
The people we partner with value our market understanding, clear communication and a professional, high-quality recruitment experience.
Over the past few years MMS have partnered with the team at Quinn Allan to recruit a number of key Finance roles to support the continued growth of our organisation. Quinn Allan have really taken the time to understand our business, key drivers and what the right candidate should look like from a fit perspective.
Quinn Allan have an incredible ability to support us in securing the right candidate in a very competitive market and ensures the recruitment process is a good experience for the candidate.
Head of Procurement
Top 10 ASX Company
It was pleasure to work with Tony. As usual he worked hard to get us relevant candidates, and it was a difficult choice to make between the top two preferred. Professional, courteous, timely, he always sounds like he’s enjoying the job and loving the challenge. And, not once does he read to me the standard stuff. No sales talk - he just gets on with it.
HR Director
Multinational Energy Company
I have recruited a number of commercial and procurement roles over the last year and Tony has become my go-to. He understands the quirks of my company and has placed people that are a perfect fit. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a resource that is in any way related to sourcing, procurement, commercial or contracts.
Head of Procurement
Major Australian Infrastructure Company
Tony provided us with some great recruitment support. He took the time to understand our needs and provided us with quality candidates to consider who met those requirements. He was very quick in his responses and ensured he understood and met our tight timetable.
Chief Financial Officer
Leading Not-For-Profit
Tony helped us to recruit a new sourcing team. I really appreciate the personalised and service-oriented approach towards the organisation and potential candidates. He achieved great results for us.
Chief Procurement Officer
Victorian Government
Over the past few years MMS have partnered with the team at Quinn Allan to recruit a number of key Finance roles to support the continued growth of our organisation. Quinn Allan have really taken the time to understand our business, key drivers and what the right candidate should look like from a fit perspective.
Quinn Allan have an incredible ability to support us in securing the right candidate in a very competitive market and ensures the recruitment process is a good experience for the candidate.
Head of Procurement
Top 10 ASX Company
It was pleasure to work with Tony. As usual he worked hard to get us relevant candidates, and it was a difficult choice to make between the top two preferred. Professional, courteous, timely, he always sounds like he’s enjoying the job and loving the challenge. And, not once does he read to me the standard stuff. No sales talk - he just gets on with it.
HR Director
Multinational Energy Company
Let's talk
Whether you're exploring your next procurement role or strengthening capability within your team, we’d love to help.
PROCUREMENT RECRUITMENT
Frequently asked questions
What procurement roles do you recruit for?
We recruit procurement leadership, category management, sourcing, supplier relationship and commercial management roles across permanent, fixed-term and interim arrangements.
Do you support contract and interim procurement roles?
Yes. Many organisations require flexible procurement support during transformation, projects or periods of change. We have a strong contractor network available.
How do you match procurement professionals with the right roles?
We take a people-first approach, understanding commercial capability, stakeholder style, sector experience and long-term career goals.
What types of organisations do you partner with?
We support organisations across Melbourne and Brisbane including corporates, complex procurement environments and project-led teams.
How do you support hiring leaders during procurement recruitment?
We invest time in understanding spend profiles, capability needs and team dynamics, then engage the market thoughtfully and present well-curated shortlists.
Do you provide market insights for procurement hiring?
Yes. We provide up-to-date insights on salary trends, availability and demand across Melbourne and Brisbane.
