Purchasing & Sourcing Lead

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Service Stream Full time

Primary LocationVIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins St
- Job Description SummaryNewly created role in our supply chain division based in Melbourne CBD
- About the Role We are looking for a Purchasing and Sourcing Lead where you will support in sourcing initiatives, cost optimisation and process improvement. Our Head Office, located directly across from Southern Cross Station, offers a vibrant environment featuring a balcony, BBQ area, collaborative and quiet spaces, and plenty of natural light.

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. _We keep communities connected._

Benefits Of Working With Us Include- Flexible Working - at Service Stream, all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.- Growth - We are growing and there are opportunities for your career development across our business units.- Discounts - Employee rewards program and employee discounts across hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, Specsavers and many more We also offer access to novated leasing.- Paid Leave - Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.- Culture - we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate excellence through our Kudos Awards, and significant milestones from 5 years of service are rewarded.

About The Role

You will join a wider team lead by our Purchasing Manager, with your focus being on identifying and leading sourcing initiatives and identifying opportunities for process improvement. A key component of this role will also be managing suppliers, clients and stakeholder relationships, as well as assisting the Purchasing Manager with operational & project requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:
- Implementing sourcing strategies and leading sourcing projects.- Negotiating agreements with suppliers to ensure continuity of essential supplies.- Driving supplier relationship management, contract, performance, and risk management.- Identifying cost saving opportunities, making recommendations, and leading projects where appropriate.- Assisting Purchasing Manager and the broader supply chain team in driving of functional change, continuous improvement and implementation of new processes or initiatives.- Identifying potential business issues and/or supply constraints and working with appropriate teams to develop recovery plans.- Coordinating with purchasing team members to conduct periodically review of departmental procedures and work instructions to ensure they are relevant to current processes.- Managing material replenishment and ensuring purchase orders are up to date in ERP system.

About You- Experience in procurement/sourcing or supply chain operations, ideally within a similar industry such as telecommunications or utilities.- Experience as a second in charge or support to the manager would be highly desirable, or someone with experience in the function and ready for the next step in their career.- Well-developed written and verbal communications skills.- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.- Practical experience with ERP systems and MS office suite.- Tertiary qualifications in Procurement or Supply Chain Management would be highly desirable.

How To Apply
- DepartmentSupply Chain

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