Purchasing Specialist

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally. We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote, and help sell our customer's products With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Purchasing Specialist to join our team here at MCC Melbourne. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting end-to end varied procurement processes and contracting activities for our Melbourne plant.

In this exciting and varied role, you will:

• Manage supplier relationships and material supply programs.
• Support ANZ Regional Procurement with data management, analysis, supplier tenders, and cost reduction activities.
• Oversee supply forecasting, quality processes, and negotiate supplier contracts.
• Maintain data on raw material costs, exchange rates, and local contracts (e.g., cleaning, pest control, freight).
• Contribute to project pipeline savings.
• Provide R&D with information on new products and opportunities.
• Authorize invoices and ensure correct pricing.
• Support continual improvement in operations.
• Ensure safe work practices and address safety concerns in the supply chain.
• Perform other duties as required

About you

• Prior experience in Procurement, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• High level of planning, sourcing, negotiation, tendering and contract management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in undertaking multiple procurement activities from start to finish.
• High level of maturity and credibility to influence others and build/maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Actively promote and advocate diversity and inclusion and our gender equality ambitions.

The benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Free onsite parking
• Health & wellness program
• Local & global career opportunities to development & build your brilliant career
• Private health insurance discount
• To help employees thrive at home & at work, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee referral program, our employees are rewarded for helping us find great talent
• Reward & recognition programs aligned to our values and with high performance.
• Regular social events encouraging a fun & friendly environment.
• Values-based culture
• Supportive & inclusive environment
• Progressive, market leading & high performing business
• Part of an organisation that strongly believes in sustainability goals to make a difference to our planet.

Apply now

Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know If you don't quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter.

Diversity & Inclusion

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.

MCC does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of MCC, and we will not be liable for any fees related to such submissions.