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Form of workWhat sets Austworld apart?
Austworld strives to be at the forefront of the ever-changing demands in its industry and is reputedly one of the largest suppliers to the plumbing sector. Its reputation is based on the provision of innovative, high quality, ethical and certified water products. Transparency is at the core of everything we do at Austworld. We believe in being upfront and honest with our clients. Our commitment to transparency extends across all levels and departments.
Established over 40 years, Austworld is a well-respected Australian wholesaler and manufacturer of plumbing products. The success and continued growth of the company has seen the expansion of its distribution network develop across seven states, featuring strategically located warehouses nationwide. Austworld’s Head Quarters are based in Gold Coast, QLD with distribution centers located in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, and Northern Territory.
What makes you stand out?
Austworld is seeking an individual that leads by example and possesses a can-do attitude. The role requires a results-oriented procurement and supply chain professional. Desirable attributes include; strong leadership skills, a proven track record of innovation, process excellence, procurement best practices, cost savings and return on investment. A lead procurement and contracts professional that can provide support to the team, conduct contract negotiations and lead multiple projects to improve the inventory position.
About the Role:
To achieve goals, you will design and implement Austworld’s procurement strategy to ensure alignment of the objectives of procurement, maximizing ROI, market, and the growth of the company.
Using Demand Planning and ERP systems to optimize supply chain, your focus will be on analyzing data, using forecasting methodology and implementation of a sourcing strategy. This will include mitigating risks associated with manufacturing production lead times and single source region purchasing. Maintaining and developing reliable and sustainable supply partnerships for the business is critical.
Required Skills and Attributes
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement
• Forecasting and Demand Planning
• Strategic Sourcing
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Spend Analysis and Cost Reduction
• Supply Chain Optimization and Supply Chain Management (e.g., using DIFOT and KPI’s as critical measures and, calculating costs of goods, cost of lost orders, inventory turns and shipping transfer costs)
• Change Management and Continuous Improvement process
• Contract negotiations, contract drafting and management
Desired Qualifications and Experience
• 5 years + Senior level Strategic Procurement
• BA (logistics and supply management) or MBA Business Administration
• Exceptional ability to communicate, proven ability to collaborate with all stakeholders
• Statistical analysis, demand planning and ERP software
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a nationally expanding business that truly values their employees and meet the above-mentioned criteria, then we would love to hear from you.
