AddressProcurement Manager - Yatala
Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in procurement? If you are passionate about optimising supply chains, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings, we want to hear from you!
- Work collaboratively with various stakeholders to redefine excellence in logistics
- Deliver savings through Procurement best practices
- Diverse outcome driven role in a robust, fast paced culture
At Visy, we love solving problems. And that’s something we do better working together. We’re looking for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.
The Opportunity
As we continue to innovate and expand our operations in Glass manufacturing, we are seeking a diligent and proactive individual to play a pivotal role in leading, managing and administering the Yatala Glass procurement activities for local purchasing via purchase order according to the project delegation structure.
Visy’s total spend is AU$2.8B with a vendor base in excess of 10,000; of which Global Procurement manages a trade spend of AU$1.5B and 6,000 vendors.
Reporting to the Capital Procurement Manager Infrastructure and based at our Yatala (QLD) site you will be a part of Visy Global Procurement, a high performing team with 50+ staff operating across Australia, NZ, Singapore and China.
The Role
As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial benefits to Visy via cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements and continuous improvement projects that contribute to Global Procurement’s annual savings target and Divisional Profit Improvement Plans (PIP’s).
Your Key Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Lead, manage and administer the Yatala Glass procurement activities for local purchasing via purchase order according to the project delegation structure.
The Procurement Manager will:
- Work with the Project team to finalise the Tender documentation to be issued to potential vendors
- Identify and screen suitable vendors for each procurement package
- Work with the project team to review, analyse and decide on package award
- Build strong purchasing relationships with local vendors
- Negotiate rates and tender pricing for day-to-day and low risk purchasing activities
- Escalate negotiations on price and Terms & Conditions to Corporate Capital Procurement and Corporate Legal as per the project delegation manual and as required for smaller, low risk purchasing.
- Ensure timely completion of procurement activities as per project schedule
- Drive the best value for project outcomes in every aspect of the local procurement activities
- Manage the purchasing officer(s) to ensure that all purchase orders are scrutinised for scope, cost and schedule.
- Ensure that purchasing use the best vendor for the project and all due diligence activities are in place for probity outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with the Project team and Corporate Services
To be considered you must have:
- Minimum 10 years experience in purchasing
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or in a similar procurement role within the logistics warehousing/ transportation industry.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Project Management capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience using SAP, Advanced Excel, and Power BI would be advantageous.
- Leadership and team management experience.
When you join Visy, you are joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in sustainable packing, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you will fit right in.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
