Associate Buyer
$72,000 – $80,000 + Super + Annual Bonus
- Work across a national team
- Entry level role into procurement.
- Hybrid Role based at any of our offices.
Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.
THE POSITION
- Assist in data gathering and spend analysis to support category management and strategic sourcing activities.
- Provide overall administrative and project support to the fruit & vegetable portfolio.
- Manage and coordinate the new supplier on-boarding processes and programs in accordance with company and supply chain policies.
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a focus on continuous improvement and creation of added value and innovation.
- Support the client service team in resolving supplier performance related issues by reviewing root-cause and implement corrective actions where appropriate.
THE PERSON
- 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
- Keen interest in food and culinary environment.
- Intermediate/advanced computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Great communicator – both written and verbal skills to work as part of a procurement team.
- Ability to analyse situations and problem solve as required, work under own initiative.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Client and supplier focused.
- Basic negotiation skills.
- Relevant completed or partial tertiary qualification economics, CIPS, IFPSM or AAPCM qualification or equivalent is highly regarded but not necessary.
THE BENEFITS
- Paid parental leave.
- Access to a wide variety of training & development.
- Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.
- Personal and site-based recognition programs.
- Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile.
- Multiple salary packaging options to help your dollar go further.
- Health and well being employee benefits to help look after you.
Apply now or contact **********@compass-group.com.au OR call 1300TALENT for a confidential discussion.