Procurement, supply chain and operational excellence executive search firm Proco Global Group has opened an office in Sydney.

The new office will focus on the energy, FMCG and retail markets, with the goal of opening a further office in Melbourne within 12 months.

The Sydney operation will be led by regional APAC chief executive Matt Hill.

Proco most recently opened an office in Brazil and announced the hire of Cristiano Aron from rival recruiter FiveTen Group, and the company also has bases in Canada, Hong Kong and US, in addition to UK headquarters.