About The ProjectThe NSW Government is replacing the NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains with 29 safer, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. For details of the project visit https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/regional-rail
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About The CompanyWe are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value‐added sustainable mobility. The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services). CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders. Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney. CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others. We will not stop here, and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all. For more information Visit https://www.caf.net/en Follow us on LinkedIn: CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarril)
Procurement Officer - CAF Rail Australia - Dubbo
We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer that will be directly reporting to the Procurement Manager within the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre based in Dubbo. The role acts as Material Activation Coordinator and is responsible for ensuring that CAF NSW production site is supplied with finishing and systems purchasing parts at the correct time, configuration and quantity required to support manufacturing schedule requirements. A key requirement is to identify and manage supplier's limitations and dependencies resultant from but not limited to engineering changes, BOM inaccuracies, free issue parts and NCRs.
General Responsibilities
* Ensuring material arrives on time and in full, and if not, taking mitigation actions to minimise impact on the Manufacturing Program.
* Managing material shortages caused by rejections or modifications, with effective communication with headquarters, CAF Beasain.
* Maintaining constant communication with suppliers (video meetings, on‐site meetings) to schedule, arrange and assure short, medium and long‐term supply of material; visiting vendors when required to develop relationships and verify progress of the manufacturing process.
* Providing reliable, analysed and accurate delivery dates to the project team, even if these dates don ́t meet the ideal date requirement.
* Anticipating risky situations that may impact material supply (allocation, capacity limitations, bottlenecks from the supplier side).
* Proactively participating in multidisciplinary teams (manufacturing, quality, engineering) to build cars on time, in cost and in quality.
* Maintaining department KPIs.
Essential
* Possess a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in Purchase, Logistics or Supply Chain discipline.
* Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
* Experience with office management software e.g. MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically).
Desirable
* Have at least 2 years' experience in similar or related roles.
* Spanish language skills.
The successful candidate will be provided with
* Monday to Friday shifts.
* Diverse workforce.
* Exceptional quality life in Dubbo.
* Competitive salary.
* High standards and working experience on a multinational leading company.
* Successful applicants will be required to obtain an RIW Card, which includes completing relevant training and undertaking a medical assessment prior to commencement.
CAF Rail Australia is committed to achieve diversity within the workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to participate. If you have relevant qualifications or experience to fulfill this position and wish to join one of the world's leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details with Resume.
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