National Vendor Purchasing Team Leader

1 week ago

Scoresby, Victoria, Australia Blackwoods Full time
Join an iconic Wesfarmers business & the leaders in industrial & safety supplies

  • Outstanding employee benefits, with ongoing training and career development
  • Permanent fulltime hybrid role, Excellent salary package and benefits

OUR STORY
Blackwoods is Australia's leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies.

For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world's best brands.

From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.


With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let's help more people build a better Australia.


YOUR OPPORTUNITY


We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Team Leader to join our high performing team based out of our Scoresby office.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of purchasing officers to actively manage procurement for our major vendors Nationally.

Your primary focus is to ensure timely availability of inventory, DIFOT reduction, and reduced SLOB stock exposure.


The team will be responsible for completing tasks such as replenishment process, stock availability, accurately managing supplier data and records, and ensuring purchase orders are aligned to inventory records.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead a team to support the development of strategic procurement responsibilities to deliver products to our customers in line with business KPIs and commitments
  • Develop strategic vendor relationships to create sustainable procurement pipelines to deliver sales growth and volume to meet our customer needs
  • Lead a team to build and strengthen business and supplier relationships, to monitor the performance of procurement activities which optimise product and price opportunities
  • Developing analytical and reporting capabilities to improve stock availability
  • Lead by example aligning management style to

Blackwoods Behaviours:
Customer First, Boldness, Accountability, Integrity, and Openness

  • Conduct performance reviews and development planning with all direct reports to clearly identify targets, and opportunities for career development and succession planning

To be successful, you will have:

  • Substantial Purchasing experience in area of expertise to a fully competent level
  • Previous experience with managing strategic client & customer relationships to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Can demonstrate bringing organisation values to life and how they have been embedded into teams previously
  • Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives, with strong people management skills and a solution focused approach
  • A good understanding of forecasting processes, as well as highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs
  • Tertiary qualifications in a related field will be highly regarded

CULTURE & BENEFITS
A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development.

We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

  • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
  • Competitive salaries and incentives
  • A range of diversity and wellbeing initiatives
  • Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave
  • Team events, celebrations, and development opportunities
  • Generous Wesfarmers annual share plans
  • Attractive parental leave policy and more
  • Team member discounts on Wesfarmers products
  • Discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
  • Onsite parking and novated lease options

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