Carla O'Brien

Carla O'Brien currently serves as Principal Procurement Governance at BHP, managing material risks and leading best-practice procurement approaches while strengthening the procurement framework. With extensive experience in procurement across various companies, Carla held positions such as Principal Indigenous Procurement and Procurement Specialist, focusing on category management for bulk chemicals. Prior roles include Senior Horticulturalist and Manager Business Improvement and Reporting at Melbourne Water, as well as various strategic sourcing roles at organizations including Defence Materiel Organisation and Treasury Wine Estates. Educational qualifications include a BA/LLB in Economics and Law from The University of Queensland, a Certificate III in Horticulture from TAFE Queensland, and ongoing studies in Textile Technology at RMIT University.