Buyer (Part Time)

3 days ago

Mulgrave, Australia KB Food Co. Full time

Iconic National FMCG Company
- Fantastic Career Oppurtunity
- Based in Mulgrave

KB Food Co has a reputation for being consumer focused, innovative and fast moving with a comprehensive selection of fresh and frozen seafood.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Procurement of goods in line with KB’s policies
- Manage a portfolio of International/ Local suppliers
- Negotiate and manage bids, quotes, and request for proposals
- Work closely with Demand/ Supply planners, Account Managers, Logistics/ QA/ NPD teams as well as other internal and external partners to achieve KPI’s and optimal business outcomes
- Work with suppliers to align order replenishment against production plans and lead times, assuring continuity of supply
- Conducting sourcing activities with current and new suppliers to maximise opportunities and to mitigate supply risks
- Identify and select vendors that meet KB’s Approved Supplier Program
- Research and gather supply intel / market updates to enable best insights into key commodities whilst keeping relevant parties updated
- Establish, form and maintain long terms business supply partnerships in order to leverage future transactions and create high synergies
- Support Management in contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Administration duties pertaining to: supplier contracts, timely management of PO placement, shipment confirmations, generating weekly/ monthly reports

**Skills / Experience Required**
- 3 years+ experience in procurement preferred
- Strong communication and computer literacy skills
- SAP experience will be an added advantage
- Organized and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to quickly develop strong working relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Strong negotiation skills

Successful applicants will need to provide a minimum of 2 current references.

To Apply, Click the APPLY now button and upload your resume.

External Agencies please note: We request you do not reach out or send unsolicited resumes to HR or any Hiring Managers within our business. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application Question(s):

- What is your current salary?
- What is your expected salary?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

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