Operational Buyer

**Position Snapshot**:
Location: Gympie QLD| Full time, Permanent role

**Position Summary**:

- We have a fantastic development opportunity based at our Gympie coffee factory for an Operational Buyer.- The Operational Buyer manages all the transactional process and documents for Procurement to ensure the adequate and timely supply of materials to support manufacturing operations.

**A day in the life of...**:

- Reporting to the Factory Logistics Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the Oceania business by coordinating the supply of materials to the factory.
- Key responsibilities are:
- Manage procurement processes for material purchasing; and communicate requirements through to vendors.
- Work with production planners to ensure all materials are available on time and in full to support planned manufacturing activities.
- Provide accurate and timely vendor schedules to suppliers and maintain materials & delivery Non-Conformances.
- Ensure a high degree of accuracy of procurement related transactional data.
- Ensure that agreed service levels with internal stakeholders are maintained and undertake root cause analysis and corrective actions in situations where deviations are identified.
- Actively support and participate in Safety, Health and Environment, Food Safety and Quality improvement activities and projects.

**What will make you successful**:

- Developed analytical skills, including SAP experience.
- Highly developed understanding of demand and supply planning and inbound material management
- Confident communicator, able to multi-task, prioritise, and adapt to change.
- Eye for detail, able to spot opportunities and proactively manage risk.
- CPIM or supply chain tertiary qualification advantageous.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency.

**COVID-19 VACCINATION**:

- COVID-19 vaccination may be required to perform this role, based on the Public Health Orders applicable in some States and Territories and/or conditions of premises entry set by our customers. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.
- Evidence:
- Sight and record as sighted (all States and Territories exl Victoria).
- Record and Hold: Victoria

Vaccination evidence includes:
- an immunisation history statement
- a COVID-19 digital certificate
- a medical exemption, which includes a medical contraindication certificate

**Benefits**:
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
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

**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.