Category and Purchasing Manager

2 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Bradken Full time

**_Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector._**

As a
**Logistics Category and Purchasing Manager**, you will have overall accountability for the global freight and regional purchasing strategy to ensure that the product is available when required for manufacturing or customers.

You will collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in the global logistics organisation and is the interface between the regional/in-country leadership teams and the global 3PL service providers.

You will develop and implement the Logistics Category Management Plan aligning it to Operations and business strategy on a global scale. You will identify potential new projects and initiatives by participating in workshops, analyzing spending data, and aligning with the company's strategic goals and objectives.

You will utilise the Procurement Supply Hub software for running projects and tenders, evaluating and selecting third-party logistics (3PL) providers, from the initial offer to the final contract. You will work with them to improve performance, innovate, and invest in new capabilities. By engaging with the procurement team, you will negotiate new contracts for areas of spending that were not performing well under the existing contracts.

As the Purchasing Manager for APAC, you ensure that all necessary consumables, components required for manufacturing and customer needs, ensuring materials are available at the right location and required time while minimising freight and warehousing costs, and optimising purchasing activities.

**Key Technical Criteria**:

- Tertiary Qualifications in related fields or Business.
- Experience leading a globally dispersed team
- Understanding of Logistics, Purchasing, and Procurement standards.

***

**This role is based in Brisbane, Newcastle, or Perth.**

**Why join our team at Bradken?** We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time. We offer competitive pay and Total Reward packages. We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
- 100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead._

**Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.**

**WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES**
- Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs._


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