Procurement Officer

Career Progression Opportunities - Johns Lyng Group - Doncaster - Full Time Permanent **We Offer**: - The chance to join a growing organisation with an exciting future - Stability, job security & opportunities for career progression - On the job training & guidance from experienced senior leaders - Positive & rewarding team culture where great work is recognised & rewarded - Up to date technology & a modern office environment **The Company**: Positioned as one of Australia's leading Building and Construction companies, Johns Lyng Group has been established since 1953 and has a reputation for excellence. Highly talented business units coupled with management's transparent & honest attitude towards staff have had an enormous impact on the growth of this company. **Key Duties & Responsibilities**: - Manage the supply of products and services across the Johns Lyng Group's insurance brands Devise and use fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies to maintain business growth - Discover suppliers and initiate business and organisational partnerships - Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms - Approve the ordering of good and services - Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries - Examine and test existing contracts - Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness - Collaborate with senior management to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations of business goals - Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients - Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare appropriate control strategies - Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements - Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs **Key Selection Criteria**: Do you have proven examples of demonstrating drive and energy? Are you extremely motivated and can think outside the box? Being able to demonstrate and highlight examples of these are the key criteria for you to be successful in joining our existing talented and passionate team. - Proven work experience as a Procurement Manager or Procurement Officer - Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration degree - Excellent negotiating and networking skills - Sound knowledge of supplier or third-party management software - Experience collating and managing data - Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market - Strong leadership capabilities - Ability to develop strong relationships - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Excellent time management & organisational skills - Strong attention to detail - Positive & pro-active attitude - Ability to manage a demanding and changing workload & competing priorities