Operational Buyer

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.
At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
At our Gympie factory we produce our iconic Blend 43 and International Roast coffees with 100 SKUs across 10 production lines.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operational Buyer to join our Logistics team.
Your main purpose will be to create an optimised replenishment plan for raw and packaging materials over an 18 month horizon that ensures supply of material to production whilst ensuring that the working capital targets for raw and packaging materials are met.
A day in the Life This is a site-based role, working Monday to Friday and reporting to the Gympie Factory Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for: Ensuring the timely supply of Raw & Pack Materials to meet Production requirements Monitoring supply signals through the use of MRP purchase requisitions ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct and finally creating purchase orders and ensuring their fulfillment by the supplier.
Managing the defined supplier the delivery of materials: this includes creating, sending, confirming, receiving, investigating errors and discrepancies on blocked or parked invoice lines and handling all exception Material and Specifications - Work together with Oceania Purchasing, Factory Logistics and Applications to approve new supply lines Material Workflow management – manage all workflow to meet best practice Purchasing Policies and Procedures – Ensure full implementation and Compliance with relevant policies, procedures and Internal controls Document control – develop & maintain relevant OMS documents.
Ensure reviews are conducted and all changes to documentation are promptly implemented What will make you successful Joining a collaborative team, you will be self-motivated, proactive and have a proven capacity to work effectively within a team environment.
You will have minimum 2 or more years' operations experience in similar role ideally within the FMCG industry.
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Marketing, IT, or a related field is preferred.
Advanced SAP systems experience will be highly desirable.
Solution focused and pro-active attitude and high attention to detail.
Clear and effective communication skills are essential.
Experience in stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
The right person must be proactive, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights.
You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
In addition, we offer: Varied career experiences and personalised development support Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program Competitive remuneration package Employee Assistance Program Our Story Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world's largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness.
Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness.
As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action.
At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team.
Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.
At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day.
As a large, global company that's driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future.
In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
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