About this role
Operational Buyer
1. Working for the world's leading sustainable building materials company
2. Based at Chatswood or Norwest/ Bella Vista NSW
3. Supporting the business deliver exceptional results
4. Ongoing training & development opportunities
5. WFH Mondays
Holcim:
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Holcim People:
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
The Holcim Experience:
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. To find out more, visit .
The Opportunity:
This is a key role in which you will assist Holcim Australia in maximising benefits realisation. As a Buyer you will maintain an ethical, effective and efficient bidding process to deliver continued benefits against designated spend groups whilst achieving Service Level Agreements (SLA). This is an operational and transactional role, working in a fast paced, diverse and dynamic team.
Further and detailed responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request and will include:
6. Reviewing purchase requisitions and ensuring completeness of requirements and/or statements of work
7. Leveraging existing preferred suppliers where available to maximise benefits and identify further supplier options as required
8. Liaising with suppliers to undertake requests for quote (RFQ) processes
9. Negotiating with suppliers
10. Reviewing and performing due diligence on purchase requisitions for completeness and compliance to preferred and other set criteria
11. Maintaining procurement policies and practices for Procurement requirements and educating requesters about these effective practices
12. Contributing to continuous improvement in Holcim Australia's procurement practices i.e. identifying sourcing opportunities for Category Managers; identifying improvement opportunities for buying activities and identifying and escalating any process/systems opportunities
About you:
13. Procurement/Supply Chain, Business or Finance discipline qualifications will be highly regarded
14. Previous experience in purchasing, procurement analytics, finance or sourcing roles ideally in related industry sectors
15. Supplier and internal stakeholder relationship management skills.
16. Intermediate to advanced SAP, Email, Word, Excel
17. Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to clearly communicate openly and effectively with customers and stakeholders at all levels
18. Excellent problem-solving & negotiation skills
Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to contribute to our world leading business.
Why Holcim?
We will invest in your growth, providing you with direction, leadership, and recognition with supportive management setting realistic targets and goals. We will value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development in a culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement and an inclusive and friendly team environment.
We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.