Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Catapult is building the future of sports performance technology, with a mission to Unleash the Potential of every athlete and team on earth. We don't just work in the sporting industry; we are actively changing it.  Since 2006, our solutions have been leading the way in sports performance software, science, and data, in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing.

We work with over 5,000+ teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more. We provide the information they need to optimize athletes’ health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics.  

Catapult is a sports technology company that empowers professional teams to make data-driven decisions. We deliver health, performance, video, and AI insights from the locker room to competitive environments, ensuring every decision is an opportunity to gain an advantage, sharpen performance, and build lasting success. 

Drive procurement cost competitiveness by conducting detailed supplier cost reviews, benchmarking market pricing, and supporting negotiation strategies that deliver measurable savings. Contribute to supplier engagement, second‑source development, and compliance readiness while ensuring continuity of supply through accurate purchase execution and operational support.

• →NPI Sourcing & Risk Management: Partnering with Hardware Engineering to ensure supply chain readiness and mitigate component obsolescence/single-source risks.
• →Cost Optimisation & Analysis: Leading quote reviews, benchmarking pricing, and building cost models to drive savings and negotiation strategies.
• →Supplier Qualification & Engagement: Onboarding second-source vendors and managing daily supplier communications with a focus on cost transparency.
• →Data, Systems & Reporting: Maintaining accurate ERP/P2P procurement records and reporting cost-reduction achievements for business reviews.
• →Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Finance to align purchasing execution with demand forecasts.
• →Compliance & Governance: Ensuring all purchase orders and contracts adhere to company policies, ASX200 obligations, and FIFA certifications.
• →Operational Purchasing: Executing purchase orders, monitoring delivery schedules, and managing the RMA process efficiently.

In 6 months:

• →Fully proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) systems and procurement workflows, with emphasis on cost tracking and reporting functionality.
• →Trusted to independently manage assigned suppliers, focusing on price transparency and cost benchmarking.
• →Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate cost analyses, savings reports, and supplier scorecards that highlight cost competitiveness.
• →Identified at least one cost reduction opportunity and supported its implementation.

In 12 months:

• →Contributed to onboarding at least one new supplier or second-source option that improved pricing leverage or reduced single-source cost exposure.
• →Led successful cost negotiations with documented measurable savings against baseline spend.
• →Established a reputation for cost-conscious decision-making, proactive risk escalation, and audit-ready compliance records.
• →Played a visible role in achieving team savings targets while maintaining supplier relationship health.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of procurement experience with a focus on cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, and sourcing execution.
• Hands-on ERP/P2P system use (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite), with emphasis on cost tracking and reporting functionality.
• Advanced analytical skills: Ability to build and interpret cost models, analyze supplier data, and identify savings opportunities.
• Strong communication skills: Capable of managing supplier relationships, challenging cost assumptions, and collaborating across Finance, Engineering, and Operations.
• Detail orientation: Accuracy in purchase order execution, compliance tracking, and audit-ready documentation.

Preferred:

• Professional certification (CPSM, CIPS) in progress, ideally with modules in cost management or negotiation.
• Exposure to international suppliers and logistics, with experience in global cost benchmarking.
• Direct experience supporting cost negotiations, savings initiatives, or supplier risk assessments.

• We have amazing people. We promise you’ll work with some of the most ambitious,  intelligent people in an exciting industry, and do some of the best work of your life.
• We encourage our people to engage in constructive, open, and honest communication to make Catapult extraordinary. 
• We work in a collaborative yet challenging environment to consistently improve our performance, which in turn impacts our customers' performance.
• Our workforce spans more than 20 countries. You'll have the opportunity to work with people from multiple nationalities and cultures, and to build your global awareness.  
• We value improvement and development. We are challenging ourselves to continuously grow and become a high-performance company. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do, and our people are always looking for ways to improve.  There is an unlimited opportunity to grow, do more, and do better.

Whether you’re interested in sports or not, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is supporting some of the most successful teams and athletes on the planet! 

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized groups tend only to apply when they check every box. So if you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job ad, please still get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We are building the future of sports performance. Our priority is to find the brightest talent who can add to our team culture, actively contribute, and be excited about what they do.

All offers of employment are subject to Catapult's positive prehire check. To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role.