Procurement Manager

Date: 2 Sep 2024- Location: Australia, Adelaide, AU**About us**:
Codan Limited is a global group of electronics and engineering businesses that develop rugged and reliable hardware, software, and embedded systems with a reputation for performance, quality, and reliability.

We provide world class metal detecting, communications, safety, security, broadcast, and productivity solutions to some of the harshest environments on earth. We achieve this by providing a diversified range of high value-added electronics products through the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of innovative technology solutions.

We have a truly global footprint with offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dubai, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. We sell our products in over 150 countries to customers such as global government, business and corporate, NGOs, aid and humanitarian organisations, security and military groups, public safety, emergency response, broadcast, and consumer markets.

We deliver innovation, wherever you are.

**About the role**:
We are seeking a strategic thinking and experienced Procurement Manager to lead our dynamic procurement team in a fast-paced electronics environment. As a key player in our organization, you will be responsible for sourcing materials globally, managing a diverse range of suppliers, and ensuring the seamless flow of goods that drive our innovation.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team to achieve company goals.
- Develop strategic direction of Codan's procurement function that align with our supply chain vision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, local and overseas manufacturing team, and finance, to meet new product development timelines.
- Ensure that goods, materials, and services are procured in accordance with specified quality, delivery and compliance requirements.
- Analyze market trends, supplier performance and risk factors to proactively adapt procurement sourcing strategies in the rapidly evolving environment.
- Ensuring the most appropriate procurement processes and systems are adopted to enhance transparency, speed and accuracy in procurement operations.
- Conducting market analysis to ensure competitive pricing and supply reliability.
- Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

**To be successful for this role you will have**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar.
- Previous experience as a Procurement or Supply Chain Manager in a manufacturing company. An electronics manufacturing background is highly advantageous.
- Proven experience managing, leading, and mentoring a team of high performing procurement professionals.
- Strong experience in delivering cost efficiencies across the procurement portfolio.
- Familiar with ERP systems such as SAP, procurement tools (SAP Ariba is highly desirable) and data analytics using Power BI or similar.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.

**Benefits and Culture**

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.