Raw Material Buyer

We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 140 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 104 plants, 25 research and development centers, and with about 30,000 employees, we’ve a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Our business model is diversified by portfolio and geographical area. Today we drive the energy transition and worldwide digitalization.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, Oceania the Raw Material Buyer is an integral part of the Purchasing team managing the contractual and other purchasing requirements associated with raw materials requirements for our Australia and New Zealand production sites to ensure ongoing value adding and cost containment is achieved through efficient procurement practice.

The role in some detail:

- Setting effective strategies and objectives to enhance productivity and management of Reporting and budget expectations
- Ensure data integration and accurate analysis for categories regularly and through monthly Category Spends
- Promote compliance to all Quality and OHS&E requirements and policies through dynamic supplier performance management and effective documentation
- Enhance supplier and contract management through management of the ERP for category end to end purchasing processes alongside the procurement team, ensuring accuracy in all pricing and customer service
- Manage and follow-up on deliveries and ensure confirmation for service & goods are accurately recorded and monitored in the ERP system
- Promote the effective monitoring supplier contracts through proactive engagement and monitoring of expiry dates and price fluctuations
- Ensure compliance with suppliers and internal departments for all specifications and payment terms, ensuring all invoicing authorization and clarification issues are adequately managed
- Identify and monitor new supply opportunities to encourage continual improvement of customer service and enhanced productivity
- Strategically monitor the alignment of all Procurement activities with overall business objectives and managerial prerogatives through collaborating effectively with team
- Liaise with internal stakeholders for new materials approval and alternative in the market
- proactively source and update raw materials status and in case of any delays, escalate and resolve in timely manner
- Raise formal Purchase order after negotiation and finalize the price with suppliers

We seek a friendly and motivated individual with:

- Demonstrated experience in a Buyer role
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and be a self starter
- Someone who thrives on small and big wins and innovating through their work
- SAP knowledge desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication and multi tasking skills
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
- a 'Can do' attitude

The benefits of working with us

Working with Prysmian Group means joining a Global family (and one with some great perks):

- Globally supported Sustainability and Diversity Programs (because we care about our people and the environments we operate in)
- A Prysmian Rewards Program (designed to save you money on the day to day) exclusive to our Team
- An inclusive Employee Share benefits scheme
- A competitive Rem Package comprising of Base + Incentive Component
- A dedicated Global Mentoring Program
- Annual Performance and Potential practices ensuring discretionary effort doesn't go unnoticed, and
- A culture that fosters inclusiveness, team work and joint success
- Free parking on all sites (Liverpool, Dee Why)
- Flexible work practices
- Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements._