Wafex was founded in 1991 by the current owner Craig Musson and is a family owned business. Over the past 29 years Wafex has grown to become one of Australia's leading wholesale and retail flower companies for both Australian and imported flowers. Wafex is also Australia's leading fresh and dried export flower company with offices and facilities in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Globally Wafex has offices in the USA (Los Angeles), Kenya (Nairobi) and Ecuador (Quito) and a further presence in 26 countries with a dedicated base of growers.
Wafex has a sophisticated flower business, combining its relationships with local and domestic growers and its strengths of global sourcing and flower connection, logistics and quality assurance, to provide clients with an extensive range of quality flowers.
Today Wafex encompasses over 100 staff across 4 continents, 300 customers and over 500 growers.
Wafex is seeking a motivated **Procurement Manager, **who is looking to grow their career in a true leadership role. As an experienced leader, you will have a confident and professional approach and a desire to lead from the front. You will provide coaching and mentoring to the team, ensuring results are achieved and the development of the team continues to grow, maintaining a positive and progressive culture.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities will include**:
- Determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans
- Preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements
- Monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
- Operating recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times
- Liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation
- Overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions
- Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance
- Provision of products and services to meet customer or client requirements
**Benefits and Incentives**
- Stability in a full time, permanent role in an established and progressive company
- Fast Paced, exciting and challenging role
**To be successful for this role, we expect that you possess the following attributes.**
- Bachelor's degree, Cert III or IV or Diploma in Project Management or Leadership
- Previous experience working in Procurement
- Previous experience working in perishables, fresh flowers most desirable
- Good floral knowledge - Extremely Advantageous
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Ensure customer expectations and service levels are met on a daily basis
- High level written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in driving a strong "safety" culture.
**Salary**: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person