AddressAbout the Role:
Talent Focus are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Manager to join an Australian designer and manufacturer of mobility solutions. As a global company, our client has built an enviable reputation for producing highly customized and innovative assistive technology to enable their customers to push their boundaries.
Major Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuous production flow in line with business growth forecasts.
- Efficiently manage daily stock issues.
- Actively oversee the supply of raw materials, balancing internal warehouse needs and relationships with local and international suppliers.
- Manage the logistics of finished products and spare parts across Australia, Europe, and the USA.
- Maintain a high level of understanding of in-plant material flow and its impact on the line/ERP systems.
- Analyze and mitigate supplier risks, implement dual sourcing strategies, and expand the supplier base.
- Drive improvements in inventory and supply chain procedures to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Serve as an advisory member of the product development team, sourcing materials and providing insights on Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure they meet quality and delivery standards; collaborate with other departments to qualify new suppliers.
- Work with Quality Assurance to achieve ISO 13485 compliance, focusing on supplier control and material controls.
- Exercise purchasing authority within company policy.
- Review and authorize site-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Set Kanban levels and re-order quantities.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Meet targets for supplier delivery, quality, inventory, and cost.
- Maintain ISO 13485 compliance.
- Review and authorize site-level SOPs.
- Achieve project milestones.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of engineering and technical background in complex manufacturing.
Business Systems Knowledge:
- Expertise in ERP systems, particularly JDE.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power BI.
Personal Attributes and Leadership Competencies:
- Ability to work on the front lines to ensure production flow.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Practical and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to design effective restocking solutions, set minimums, and determine re-order points.
- Capable of prioritizing workload and effectively interacting and negotiating with various personalities and organizational levels.
- A strong drive for efficiency and continuous improvement.
Additional Information:
- Oversee a diverse range of products with 3,000 SKUs, all customized and based on our own designs.
- This role reports to the Operations Manager.
- Lead a team of 5 direct reports.
- Willingness to travel internationally one to two times per year may be required.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your resume to **************@talentfocus.com.au
