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SalarySourcing Assistant
Supply Chain - where you can make a difference!
Are you looking for a broader more diverse supply chain role –where you can utilise your sourcing, customer management and project management skills? Do you get a kick out of jumping on new opportunities and making them happen?
A unique opportunity exists for a person to join a strong dynamic team – sourcing a range of interesting products for a host of major Australian companies in a wide range of industries. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will work across all aspects of the supply chain process from sourcing, quoting, sampling and working with the design engineering team on the technical drawings.
The role is exciting & diverse where you will liaise directly with customers building strong relationships – assisting them & solving problems. You will liaise also directly with factories– sourcing new ones as well as working with current factories to supply & manufacture to agreed drawing & briefs and timelines. There is both opportunity for this role to grow & evolve and for you to develop & advance within the company.
No day is ever the same in this fast-paced enterprising and go-getting company where teamwork is everything! If you are a positive “can-do” person that wants to grow and learn and feel like you are making a difference every day- then this may well be the role for you!
To be successful in this role, the applicant would ideally have the following experience /skills:
- Supply chain, purchasing or logistics experience, preferably in packaging industry
- Sourcing work for a wide range of industries and products
- A solid understanding of imports, shipping and logistics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- The ability to meet deadlines and work effectively within a team environment.
- Experience with working with factories from China and Alibaba highly beneficial.
- Experience with Mandarin also highly beneficial.
