Purchasing Team Leader

4 days ago

Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia CEA Technologies Pty Limited Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

Established in 1983, CEA is an Australian company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. We collaborate with Defence to develop highly modular and scalable products that have become integral to a broad range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

You will oversee purchasing personal. Ensure the timely delivery of goods and services required to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved in the Melbourne Production area

Key responsibilities:

  • Ordering of materials required for manufacturing. Ensuring value for money, fit for purpose, and quality control measures are taken into account.
  • Ordering of subcontracted components. Ensuring value for money, fit for purpose, and quality control measures are taken into account.
  • Ordering of outsourced services required by manufacturing.
  • Ordering of parts and services required for maintenance.
  • Ordering of goods and services as required.
  • Ensure all purchasing is in accordance with CEA policies, delegations, and quality standards.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitor supplier performance.

About You

  • Good organisational and communication skills.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a mechanical engineering environment purchasing role, and a minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing leadership role.
  • Competent in the use of ERP software.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft applications including word and excel at an intermediate level.
  • Understanding of Quality Management System.
  • Ability to work autonomously, as well as a team.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments.

Eligibility

  • An Australian Citizen;
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Baseline

What we offer you

  • Competitive Remuneration
  • Six weeks of paid annual leave per year
  • Generous superannuation of 14%
  • Free Car Parking
  • Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence & Voluntary Emergency Services leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Defence Health Insurance
  • Salary Packaging
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume/curriculum vitae and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

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Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email for a confidential discussion.

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