Buyer Planner

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Rhodes, Sydney
18-month fixed term contract - strong possibility to extend or convert to permanent
3+ years’ experience in a similar role

**Position Summary**

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.

We’re currently looking for an outgoing and motivated Buyer Planner to be part of a dynamic team who oversee our successful portfolio of contract manufacturing. Working exclusively with our outsourced manufacturers and supply chain colleagues, you’ll determine requirements, identify preferred suppliers, agree commercial terms and project manage for a successful launch.

**A day in the life**

Reporting to the Commercial & Logistics Manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Establish the sourcing strategy and conduct activities for each project.
- Lead the Supplier negotiation process
- Manage contractual processes, including confidentiality, trial and manufacturing agreements.
- Manage the materials handling of inventory from Nestlé sites through to the contract manufacturers and returns.
- Drive and implement risk management strategies to ensure on-going supply of outsourced products.
- Foster a strategic approach to Supplier management (Supplier Review Process) and deliver benefit through Supplier Relationship Management tools and initiatives (including overseas Suppliers).
- Challenge stakeholders to ensure optimal arrangements/decisions are implemented/made.

**What will make you successful**
- Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.
- Degree qualification in Business/Supply Chain/Finance/Logistics/Engineering /Science/Food technology or a related field of study.
- Experience in manufacturing processes, raw and packaging materials.
- SAP experience, advanced excel, power BI knowledge and project management is advantageous.
- Ability to influence, negotiate and facilitate change.
- Ability to work efficiently, manage time and prioritize workload.
- Ability to work autonomously, within a team environment and with all levels of seniority.
- You will be able to confidently communicate with corporate, factory/ supply chain and external stakeholders.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

**Applicants must have full Australian working rights**

**Benefits**

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
- Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
- Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
- Paid parental and partner leave.
- Purchase Leave Scheme
- Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave.
- Discounted Nestlé products

**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.