Procurement Manager
Core
Lead procurement strategy and operations for manufacturing plants in Sydney, shaping supplier strategy, contract management, and purchasing processes to improve cost, quality, and supply resilience.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager
Builds
Cost-effective, resilient international supply chains for furniture manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Furniture / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, contract management, supply chain strategy, ERP system proficiency, inventory optimization, cost analysis, team leadership, risk management, ISO compliance, raw material specification
Preferred skills
Epicor experience, China supply chain setup, Lean methodologies, manufacturing background
Technologies
Epicor
Responsibilities
Set and deliver procurement strategy across NZ and AU, lead and coach purchasing teams, source and negotiate with suppliers, manage supplier performance and risk, drive best-practice purchasing processes, optimize inventory levels
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC