Procurement Manager - Manufacturing

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Our client is a global leader in mobile lighting and power solutions, they have dominated the industry for over 34 years. With exclusive distribution rights for Perkins engines and FG Wilson generators in Australia, they are the go-to company for unparalleled expertise.

Priding themselves on being focused on health and safety, customer service, innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable practices they are a standout employer that wants to make a difference to the communities they serve.

About the opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transformational Procurement Manager with a solid background in leading high-performing teams. Reporting directly to the Operations & Supply Chain Manager, this is a pivotal role that will help shape the procurement strategy.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase order life cycle in terms of safety, quality, delivery and price.
• Manage and onboarding of strategic vendors
• Manage purchase order dates and the accuracy of inventory to enable the finance team to plan accordingly
• Ensure appropriate reporting tools are in place to identify exceptions to required business outcomes
• Ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place to manage exceptions, with stakeholders 
• Ensure all purchasing activities are documented in controlled procedures and undergo timely review
• Manage contract negotiations, reviews and tender processes, ensuring timely extension or termination of contracts and/or confidentiality agreements, working with contract owners and suppliers
• Ensure changes to price terms and the like are reflected accurately in the contract details
• Ensure a robust data retention system for contract documentation and management
• Manage cost benchmarking programs to ensure optimal results in terms of safety, quality, delivery and price
• Manage single sourcing risk, ensuring there is appropriate alternate and secondary sourcing to protect the business from supply chain interruption
• Initiate alternate sourcing where supply constraints are identified to improve deliveries to customers (production, service, or aftermarket)

About the ideal candidate:
You will have in-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices, coupled with first-class communication and analytical skills that will ensure continued success both with internal and external stakeholders.  As an innovative leader, you will identify and integrate best-in-class standardised procurement practices, optimising processes and driving efficiency across the supply chain.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Proven leader: History of leading highly successful teams
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to envision and execute long-term procurement strategies.
• Skilled Negotiator: Adept at onboarding new vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance and best practices
• Change Agent: Proven track record of driving process improvements and organisational change.
• Collaborator: Skilled at building relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Analytical: Proven ability to develop performance metrics/reporting frameworks and performance systems
• Master Data: Experience in ensuring data and processes are robust and up to date and procurement activities are carried out on time.
• Customer Centric: Adept at providing a first-class service to colleagues and customers.
• Education: Tertiary educated 
• Systems Savvy. Advanced level of MS Office

Join a progressive company and be part of a caring team where your skills and talents are valued and recognised. Your ability to innovate and collaborate will not only drive success internally but will also foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Please note:
***To be considered for this position you must have current work rights in Australia (i.e. Australian citizenship, permanent residency or eligible working visa) and be prepared to undertake a national police background check.***

If this opportunity sounds like something for you, please click 'APPLY' and attach a copy of your resume.  For more information email Debbie Cooper at *******@11recruitment.com.au

Key Words

Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Procurement Specialist, Head of Procurement, Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement Director, Global Sourcing Manager, Inventory & Procurement Manager