Procurement Planner

Build your Career with an Industry Leader  

Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally.  We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis.  It is our labels that identify, promote and help sell our customer’s products!  With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.  

About the role  

We are looking for a motivated Procurement Planner to join our team here at MCC Melbourne. As a Procurement Planner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting end-to end varied procurement processes and contracting activities for our Melbourne plant.  

In this exciting and varied role, you will:  

• Manage Supplier Relationships
• Manage material supply programs.
• Procure products required for the business.
• Ensure all raw material levels are to an acceptable level to ensure no production downtime.
• Negotiate local supplier contracts to achieve the best service and price outcome.
• Authorise invoices for correct pricing against agreed price lists.
• Maintain data of raw material costs and exchange rates for supplier negotiations.
• Maintain ongoing contracts (Cleaning, Pest, Freight etc.)
• Procurement savings target of 4% per annual.
• Provide information to R&D on potential new product opportunities.
• Reviews with key suppliers as required.
• Maintain and report cost reduction Project Activities to Regional Procurement Manager
• Support Regional Procurement Strategies
• Kaizen: Develop an understanding of Kaizen principles and encourage, promote and support continual improvement and 5S projects.

About you  

• Prior experience in Procurement, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• High level of planning, sourcing, negotiation, tendering and contract management skills.
• Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply accreditation or relevant tertiary qualifications desired.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in undertaking multiple procurement activities from start to finish.
• High level of maturity and credibility to influence others and build/maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Culturally adept and adaptable.
• Actively promote and advocate diversity and inclusion and our gender equality ambitions.

The benefits  

• Competitive remuneration
• Free onsite parking
• Health & wellness program
• Local & global career opportunities to development & build your brilliant career
• Private health insurance discount
• To help employees thrive at home & at work, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee referral program, our employees are rewarded for helping us find great talent!
• Reward & recognition programs aligned to our values and with high performance.
• Regular social events encouraging a fun & friendly environment.
• Values-based culture
• Supportive & inclusive environment
• Progressive, market leading & high performing business
• Part of an organisation that strongly believes in sustainability goals to make a difference to our planet.

Why MCC?  

• You will work in our modern manufacturing facilities, at the cutting-edge of production-environment innovation; we challenge the status quo and are transforming operations every day.
• You will gain experience in a fast-paced environment, with an ambitious team; we look forwards and continuously improve to be the best we can; we have a strong drive for results.
• You will be part of a team that shares our values of integrity; passion, perseverance, creativity and achievement; we value, respect and champion diversity.
• You will be joining a global and diverse organization that collaborates effectively to find optimal solutions; we focus on our customers and work with them on every step of their journey with us.
• You will be part of a team that strives for global sustainability, playing our part in making the world a better place for future generations.

Apply now  

Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know! If you don’t quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter.  

Diversity & Inclusion   

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.