Associate Buyer - 12 Month Fixed Term

OverviewFulltime - 12 MonthsFixed Term ContractLocation: Brisbane, Eight Mile PlainsHyrbid - work from home 1-3 days a week.Are you passionate about improving patient health outcomes? Would you like to join an organisation on a 12 MonthsFixed Term contract with an established history where you can work on high-risk medical devices? This role will allow you to tap into your drive, initiative, creative solutions-based thinking, and negotiating abilities.Reporting to the Procurement Manager, Global Procurement and Supply Chain, you will bring your buying experience to our collaborative procurement team.Responsibilities

• Ensuring that procurement activities are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant global policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures
• Collaborating with approved suppliers globally and locally to develop supplier relationships based on Cook Values
• Actively participating within a Cook cross functional global team to understand business requirements and execute work based on procurement processes
• Collaborating with the Procurement teams on entity supply issues as required to maintain supply
• Execute the procurement requirements as defined by the business, keeping stakeholders top of mind
• Process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with inventory levels and sales forecasts
• Monitor shipment schedules and communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products

Qualifications

• Previous experience in similar role desired
• Willigness to learn various procurement systems, tool, police and procedure is a must and be able to follow guidelines under management direction
• Diploma in related field desired
• Understanding of demand planning and inventory management
• Excellent time management, planning and organising skills essential
• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Please note only applicants that have full working rights within Australia are eligible to apply.Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.Shortlisting may commence immediately after advertisement posted.