Procurement Officer

Company Description

Baxter Laboratories is a privately owned Australian company located in Boronia, specializing in the development and manufacturing of skincare, sunscreen, and topical pharmaceutical/dermatological products. Established in 1994, Baxter Laboratories has grown quickly to become a market leader in innovative, high-quality products. Products manufactured by Baxter Laboratories are sold worldwide by local and international companies.

We are currently experiencing a growth phase and are focused on growing the business with new and exciting opportunities. As such, we are looking for motivated and passionate people to join our team, and bring their expertise and skill set with them. In return, you will be part of a high performing team, working together to grow the company. With a top priority of keeping our people safe, we have a focus on growth, continuous improvement, quality, and innovation.  

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join the Supply Chain Team. This is a newly created position, reporting to the Procurement Manager and responsible for supporting the business’ NPI projects.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align and plan Procurement activities.
• Assist in delivering NPD projects to enable business growth, with consideration to product brief and customer timings.
• Manage the RFx process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times and customer service levels.
• Effectively manage the run-out process through cross functional collaboration.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure optimum service levels are achieved in accordance with business KPIs.
• Assist in the design and implementation of sourcing strategies to identify new supplier opportunities.
• Assist in negotiation of supply arrangements and contract terms of agreement, focusing on long term improvements. 
• Assist in preparation of tenders and contract documentation, cost, terms and conditions negotiations with appropriate vendors.
• Assist in regular monitoring and reporting on drivers for variances through the year.
• Ensure vendor information and inventory purchasing protocols in the ERP system are accurate and maintained.
• Evaluate inventory expiry and obsolescence reports and coordinate actions as required.

Qualification & Key Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders. 
• An understanding of supply chain, procurement, and inventory management.
• Prior experience related to purchasing or stock control with a manufacturing organization is advantageous.
• An understanding of ERP / MRP systems parameters and how to configure settings to drive meaningful MRP information.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, meeting timelines, and adapting to change.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability and confidence to influence and negotiate.