Senior Buyer/Planner Position

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeProcurement Full time $60,000 - $90,000
Procurement Planner Role Overview">

About the Job

We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Planner to join our team. This role is responsible for managing supplier relationships, material supply programs, and procurement activities for our local plant.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in procurement, preferably within the manufacturing industry
  • Strong planning, sourcing, negotiation, tendering, and contract management skills
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply accreditation or relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Able to demonstrate experience in undertaking multiple procurement activities from start to finish
  • High level of maturity and credibility to influence others and build/maintain strong internal and external relationships
  • Culturally adept and adaptable
  • Actively promote and advocate diversity and inclusion and gender equality ambitions

Key Responsibilities

Manage supplier relationships and material supply programs

Procure products required for the business

Ensure all raw material levels are at an acceptable level to prevent production downtime

Negotiate local supplier contracts to achieve the best service and price outcome

Authorise invoices for correct pricing against agreed price lists

Maintain data of raw material costs and exchange rates for supplier negotiations

Maintain ongoing contracts (Cleaning, Pest, Freight etc.)

Procurement savings target of 4% per annual

Provide information to R&D on potential new product opportunities

Reviews with key suppliers as required

Maintain and report cost reduction Project Activities to Regional Procurement Manager

Support Regional Procurement Strategies

Kaizen: Develop an understanding of Kaizen principles and encourage, promote and support continual improvement and 5S projects

Benefits Package

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Free onsite parking
  • Health & wellness program
  • Local & global career opportunities to development & build your brilliant career
  • Private health insurance discount
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee referral program
  • Reward & recognition programs aligned to our values and with high performance


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