AddressStarting as a small contracting hire business in 2000, they have grown into a full-service provider to the underground mining industry nationwide, including operating an extensive range of underground coal, run-of-mine, and long wall relocation equipment. Commencing in 2018, Cougar began manufacturing, servicing, and maintaining customer underground mining machinery and supplier of spares to its customer base.
Cougar Mining is a dynamic and fast-paced company with 500 employees across their NSW & QLD operations. As a leader in the underground mining industry, they are poised to embark upon an exciting phase of evolution and have created a new opportunity for a Purchasing Manager to join their team based in Tomago.
As the Purchasing Manager, you will manage a team responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities, manage data-driven insights to enhance decision-making, and collaborate closely with other departments to support production goals.
More about the role:
- Manage a team of purchasing professionals
- Write policies and procedures for the purchasing team
- Work closely with the Supply Chain, Inventory and Warehouse Manager to develop and execute a new purchasing strategy
- Analyse data related to supplier performance, market trends, and purchasing patterns to make informed decisions.
- Liaise with cross functional departments for project kick offs and attend daily production meetings to ensure material availability and resolve any conflicts
- Assist with day to day Purchasing activities & approve purchase orders.
More about you:
- Proven experience in purchasing management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- Excellent analytical abilities and proficiency in using data-driven insights to drive decision-making.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ideally you have come across PowerBI and understand the power of the data it holds.
If you feel this is the role you have been looking for, apply today! Or reach out to Simone Adamski | ******@eightrecruitment.com.au | 0413 167 ***
