Head of Procurement and Logistics

7 days ago

Sydney, Australia Advanced Navigation Full time

**Overview of Position**

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Procurement and Logistics owns the Advanced Navigation Procurement & Logistics Strategy and manages a team of Engineers and Logistics Professionals to deliver business requirements.

By joining our executive team you will be developing and implementing procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery, ensuring a reliable and efficient supply chain to support our manufacturing operations and business growth. In addition you will be managing key Logistics activities, packing and shipping orders to customers, internal shipments between sites, receiving and processing deliveries.

**Role Reponsibilities**:
- ** Strategic Sourcing**:Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers of raw materials, components, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies.
- ** Supplier Relationship Management**:Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing performance, and fostering collaborative partnerships.
- ** Cost Optimization**:Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and process improvements. Develop and track cost reduction targets.
- ** Supply Chain Risk Management**: Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, price volatility, and quality issues. Develop contingency plans.
- ** Inventory Management**: Collaborate with production planning and inventory control teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize carrying costs.
- ** Team Leadership**: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- ** Process Improvement**: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes, implementing best practices and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- ** Compliance**:Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical sourcing practices.
- ** Budget Management**:Develop and manage the procurement budget, tracking expenditures and reporting on performance.
- ** Cross-Functional Collaboration**:Collaborate effectively with other departments, including engineering, manufacturing, finance, and quality assurance.

**Qualifications, Experience & Skills**:
- Degree level or above qualification in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field
- Post graduate studies and training in purchasing or logistics related field will be beneficial
- 10+ years people management experience
- 5+ years managing a technical purchasing & logistics function
- Experience managing or working with Production Stock, including processing Production Stock transfers and count journals
- Exposure to electronics including PCBAs and other electronic components
- Very familiar with Manufacturing Procurement Best Practices
- Very familiar with Manufacturing Logistics and Warehousing Best Practices
- Very strong verbal and written communication skills

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