National Procurement Manager

The Position: 

Our Client is the largest independent equipment manufacturer and wholesaler  in the country in their field. They have a number of warehouses across Australia and New Zealand, and have been operating for over 30 years. 

This position will report directly to the General Manager; as the National Procurement Manager, you will manage a team of 5 in their Logan office, aswell as oversea operations of a number of distribution centres. You will facilitate the planning, ordering and delivery of stock to distribution centres across both Australia and New Zealand ensuring the company's continuance of providing quality customer service to all Key Stakeholders. 

What You Will Be Doing:

• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries working directly with international and local suppliers
• Point of contact for any supply issues
• Monitor stock levels across distribution centres and initiate transfers as appropriate
• Analyse the rate of stock being consumed and work closely with Key Stakeholders to decide if stock replenishment plan adjustment is required 
• Identify and recommend procurement/inventory improvements throughout the company to ensure efficiencies in processes and procedures.
• Partner with Branches and Key Stakeholders ensuring all requirements are clearly communicated and documented with reference to monthly forecast accuracy, new items and changes in distribution
• Monitor and forecast upcoming level of demand
• Place orders with Suppliers to meet the stock requirement plan
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

Experience Required:

• Relevant Qualifications in Inventory, procurement or commercial 
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, capable of engaging with all levels of the business and operating in a cross-functional team environment. 
• Experience in forecasting and ordering for multiple Distribution centres
• Ability to adapt to change, manage competing priorities, and work under pressure.
• Experience working in a product wholesale setting 

Next Steps:

Please submit your resume via SEEK or email me to discuss the details and determine if this is the right fit for you. We will proceed to a formal application only if you give the green light.

Tamika Brown
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Corporate Services
E: ********@stellarrecruitment.com.au