Procurement Lead

Note Printing Australia (NPA) has over 100 years' experience manufacturing high security bank notes and passports for both the Australian and International markets.

• Competitive salary
• Wellness centre including onsite gym and canteen

• Working collaboratively with suppliers onshore and overseas to ensure consistent inbound materials.
• Mentor, train and act as the 2IC of the team supporting the Procurement Manager.
• Manage all BOM Material purchasing orders via Planning Demand (BOM and nonBOM).
• Responsible for reviewing and implementing new purchasing processes and procedures as required.
• Proactively maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, engaging with key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach
• Manage the Vendor Approval Process from Start to Finish and support preparation of contracts; quotations, terms, regulations
• Support the management of supplier performance (to achieve the requirements of the contract from a schedule, cost and quality perspective).
• Securing cost savings through effective negotiations and monitoring such via KPI
• Overseeing Inventory waste reduction and monitoring such via KPI

• At least 23 years experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain
• Complimentary tertiary qualification or equivalent desirable
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent stakeholder management experience
• Proven negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Epicor preferrable
• Proficient in MS Office software use, including but not limited to MS Excel
• A strong ethos for quality, integrity and resilience
• Desire for continuous improvement and development