Group Manager Procurement - Adelaide Region SA, Australia - Detmold Group

Detmold Group

Verified Company

Adelaide Region SA, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world's largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow.

Our business is focussed on making a positive impact for our people, our partners and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do.

Relentlessly looking for ways to improve on quality, service, and efficiency, we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and accomplished Group Manager Procurement.

Reporting to the CEO, you will enhance the competitiveness of the Detmold Group through the development of cost-effective strategic supply sources for paper, board, coatings, and materials.

You will also drive targeted product and solution development with key global suppliers through a focus on deep relationship development whilst driving leading edge technological innovation in materials.

More specifically, you will:

Discover and develop new paper and board suppliers for the major grades purchased by the company with a focus on improving supply flexibility and reduced cost base
Improve scale with existing suppliers through targeted product development initiatives driven by sales and new product development needs
Uncover regular "deal flow" opportunities through intimate understanding of supplier's capabilities and capacity availability
Improve group cash position via supply arrangements which allow the company to minimise inventory holdings
Improve the company's customer responsiveness through the development of superior suppler lead times
Enhance the sustainability credentials of suppliers by aligning them with key global initiatives such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Manage supplier performance and their compliance globally for such aspects as forestry, sustainability, and food safety
Lead commercial negotiations with nominated suppliers
Drive improvements in connection with all key stakeholders including customers, sales, marketing, plant operations, estimating, supply chain and quality through data arrangement, analysis, and reporting

To be considered for this role, ideally you will have:

Demonstrated experience in Procurement
General knowledge of economics and world events
Strong commercial acumen
Solid stakeholder relationship skills with an ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships both internally and externally
Strong leadership coupled with a focus to drive and manage multiple projects at once

What are the benefits of working for us?

Recognised Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards (ABAA)
A flexible working environment we acknowledge the mutual benefit of flexible working arrangements
Market competitive remuneration reviewed regularly
A commitment to your ongoing professional development through training and careergrowth opportunities
A Company that is committed to corporate social responsibility through supporting local communities and charities, and our commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing
A holistic and comprehensive health and wellbeing program so our people feel supported to be at their best
Other benefits include: An active social club, Free Flu Vaccinations, Free onsite Parking and Regular Celebrations of Success

Applications to be received before close of business on
Friday 12th May 2023.
Employee safety is our priority, and we want our people to be **100% SAFE.