The Company
Our client is a respected national player in the agricultural sector, committed to supporting growers, dealers, and rural communities with reliable access to high-quality fertiliser products.
They play a key role as a national fertiliser supplier with a strong presence in distribution, product management, and procurement across Australia.
We are seeking an experienced National Procurement Manager to lead their international purchasing and import logistics function.
The Role
As the National Procurement Manager, you will manage international purchasing, contract negotiation, freight coordination, and stock planning to ensure consistent product availability.
You'll work closely with global suppliers, shipping partners, internal sales teams, and finance to optimise cost, service, and risk across the supply chain.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement planning aligned to national demand forecasts
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with international suppliers
Manage international freight, shipping schedules, and logistics partners
Oversee FX exposure in collaboration with finance
Monitor national inventory, landed costs, and aged stock
Build strong supplier relationships and ensure accountability
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Treasury
Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and supplier performance
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legislation, and ethical standards
The Person
We would be keen to speak to you if you have the following:
5+ years' experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally within fertiliser, agriculture, commodities, or similar bulk imported products
Strong understanding of global supply chains, international shipping, and import/export processes
Demonstrated experience managing overseas suppliers and negotiating commercial contracts
Knowledge of INCOTERMS, import documentation, and FX management
commercial acumen with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to work across time zones and build strong global relationships
Strong systems capability (ERP, Excel, data analysis)
The role will be based in our client's modern head office in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne, they have a collaborative team environment with strong values and a clear purpose, and work in a business that is committed to modernising systems and processes.
For more information, or to discuss this role confidentially, please call Ryan Hoiberg on ************ or apply via
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