Procurement Manager - Meat Processing

Northam, Full Time, Manufacturing
Vacancy Listing Dates 25/06/2024 to 23/07/2024
Please Quote Reference Number 96660

• Meat ProcessingProcurement Manager wanted
• Competitive Remuneration
• Join our team in Northam

Avon Valley Abattoir (Prime Meat Processors Pty Ltd) is currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team at Avon Valley Beef

Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to manage the procurement for our multi-species Meat Processing plant in Northam. This role requires effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the availability of materials that meet production requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Workplace Health and Safety:

• Ensure all safety requirements are strictly followed.
• Report any incidents immediately and complete incident/accident forms.

2. Quality Assurance:

• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).
• Ensure all products purchased meet quality standards.
• Address quality concerns by following processes and raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) with suppliers.
• Collaborate with QA and Production to develop specifications with suppliers.

3. Supplier Management:

• Communicate market pricing and trends for strategic purchasing.
• Report on buying opportunities for trading and value addition.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to achieve cost savings.
• Educate suppliers on Avon Valley Beef's specifications and manage Non Compliance Records.
• Manage supplies and report to stakeholders.
• Provide weekly updates during team meetings.
• Expand the supplier base to mitigate supply risks.
• Supply monthly forecast pricing and 12-month rolling forecasts to finance.
• Manage suppliers' pricing queries.
• Maintain strong relationships with key supplier personnel.
• Serve as the liaison between suppliers and operational capabilities onsite.
• Ensure regular communication and timely issue resolution with suppliers.
• Manage forecasting for key suppliers to fulfil orders and mitigate risks.
• Provide regular updates on supplier performance.
• Complete forms to set up materials/vendors in systems.
• Request quotes and negotiate lead times, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Initiate and implement tenders for materials and services.

4. General:

• Actively participate in the Monthly Check-In process.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Continuously improve the systems and processes that underpin the businesses procurement strategy.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 2 years' proven experience in procurement, preferably in the Meat Processing industry.
• Strong understanding of GMP and GHP.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and make strategic purchasing decisions.
• Proficiency in records and inventory and procurement management software, systems and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of foreign languages: namely German, Dutch and/or Chinese preferable.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are a suitable fit for this role through our online application form.

Join Avon Valley Beef and contribute to our commitment to quality and excellence in Meat Processing. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!