Buyer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Talent Focus Recruitment Full time

Retail Buyer / Purchaser Sydney Permanent / Full Time
7/3/2023
- Sydney location
- Competitive Salary
- Full time permanent

Talent Focus are seeking a passionate Buyer for one of Australia's largest Supply Chain Management company based in Inner-City Sydney.

About the company:
Our mission is to serve through innovative and responsible strategies that deliver value, assure supply and uphold the highest quality standards while respecting the people we work with and the planet we live on.

About you:
You will be a key part of the businesses function, and exhibit an outspoken, assertive and proactive personality that will contribute to the companies success.

You will be a strong networker, not afraid to voice your suggestions and input, engage on all relevant issues and have an opinion on market trends.

Other desirable (but not essential) attributes:

- Familiarity with the Australian & New Zealand beef processing sector
- Existing networks amongst the beef packing and/or feedlot sectors
- Knowledge of beef supply chain processes, including local and export
- On-farm/on-plant/on-feedlot practical experience

**Duties include**:

- Work with other members of the Procurement Team in the sourcing of raw material in all markets.
- Oversee the daily management of at least one Aust/NZ domestic grinder as well as several Asian-based grinders. This includes:

- Sourcing and purchasing the correct mix of manufacturing beef according to forecasts
- entering PO’s
- Sending confirmations to packers and grinders
- working with the Logistics department in arranging correct and timely road and sea freight deliveries
- Communicating with support departments (Documentation/Transport Updates)
- Help build and maintain relationships with our largest client.
- Build and maintain working relationships with AUS & NZ beef processors (packers)
- Build and maintain working relationships with AUS & NZ & Asian beef patty manufacturers (grinders)
- Monitor market reports and identify key items to circulate internally & externally
- Assist in the measurement and reporting of volume and price performance of the company
- Work with the QA Manager as required, in the resolution of all quality claims, including correct funds transfer & any basic duties as required
- Manage pricing and costing data
- Develop proficiency in company logistics and data entry systems
- Learn, understand and assist with export orders documentation generation and processing
- Learn, understand and assist with domestic orders documentation generation and processing
- Work with other Buy Team members to ensure domestic delivery schedules run smoothly
- Be proactive in all communication with your designated grinders, get to understand them and their needs so you can assist in their production planning and scheduling
- Become a trusted source of advice and guidance to your designated grinders
- Develop an understanding of the market dynamics and contribute to discussions on buying strategy and pricing
- Become proficient in monitoring broader market movements and identify any potential challenges
- Assist in the production of market reports and other reports.
- Assist the US-based team in any market reports and other analytical communications as required
- Liaise with suppliers on quality problems in conjunction with company quality standards
- Develop an understanding of the wider Australian beef industry and beyond that, the global protein markets and how they interact with each other
- Travel, when required, either independently or with the Procurement Manager to Australian & New Zealand abattoirs and/or grinding facilities to develop relationships and deepen understanding of stakeholders operations and challenges
- Be proactive in thinking through and suggesting solutions to supply chain challenges
- Be proactive in the project management of any supply chain improvements, including your own suggestions.


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