Purchasing Manager - Boronia, Australia - Australian Manufacturer

Australian Manufacturer
Australian Manufacturer
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Boronia, Australia

3 weeks ago

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You will be joining a business that is driven by culture. A culture that is underpinned by the values of CARE, TRUST, LEADERSHIP, AGILITY, INNOVATION. These guide every decision of the business in every part of the business.


The business operates with the philosophy that quality and safety are outcomes of executing great business practices following a commitment to continuous improvement.


Your Key Contribution

  • Reports to the Procurement/Supply Chain Function Leader
  • The role of Purchasing Manager is to lead the purchasing and sourcing team's day to day activities to; achieve their tasks, reach targets, ensure compliance with business policies and procedures, and to deliver improvement activities where required.
  • Participate in development of key performance indicators for the department by delivering company sourcing initiatives, deliverables and meeting projects targets as agreed with internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Provide assistance across all levels of the procurement function by continually improving business processes and leading improvements initiatives across Procurement activities.
  • Work closely and strengthen relationships with other operational areas of the business including Production, Logistics, Business Assets and Sales, to ensure integrated flow of product to customer

Some of Your Key Activities

  • Leading a performancedriven culture and a team who collaborate effectively with customers, internal and external stakeholders, maximising customer service levels.
  • Ensuring goods, materials and services are procured in accordance with specified requirements as to quantity and quality, on the due date and at the best price.
  • Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures to maximise productivity.
  • Improvement & development of procurement team operations
  • Set clear expectations, mentor, coach and manage team performance against KPIs.
  • Champion use of company software program for efficient stock management and reporting. Including preparation of data, trends and availability of goods and materials.
  • Develop and uphold KPIs to meet business requirements.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with all staff, clients, suppliers, and transport companies.

What is valued?

  • Strong demonstrable experience with strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, planning and forecasting and inventory management
  • Experience in leading small to medium teams including identifying and supporting individual growth opportunities
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, people and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple requirements and deadlines, with strong Problem Solving skills
  • Desire for process improvement and ability to implement within the team
  • Committed to delivering value for money and demonstrating improvements against external benchmarks, achieving and exceeding targets.
  • Ability to contribute effectively to management and policy making
  • Selfmotivated, and a selfstarter but able to work as part of a team
  • Understanding of Lean Principles & Continuous Improvement Practices

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$100, $115,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Employee mentoring program
  • Free drinks
  • Free food
  • Professional development assistance
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Annual bonus
  • Bonus
  • Quarterly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • BORONIA, VIC 3155: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Purchasing: 5 years (preferred)

Language:


  • English (required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

Expected Start Date: 13/03/2023
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