Company Description
**Job Description**:
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager has come up who will be responsible for supplier management, negotiating contracts & prices and the procurement of 3rd party products and services.
This role will also work closely with our global team to develop a purchasing strategy to support our needs across the business in Australia and New Zealand. With continuous expansion, this position will be influential in supporting the company and our customers, so we are looking for exceptional self-starters. This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a great business based in Kings Park.
**Position Purpose & Tasks**
Reporting to the Operations Director ANZ you will act as a pivotal part of the team in ensuring the order process runs smoothly, costs are kept to budget and supplier relationships are maintained for an organisation of circa 300 employees across the ANZ region.
- Responsible for leading the Procurement team for Australian & New Zealand operations
- Design, plan and implement sourcing and stocking strategies
- Work closely with vendors and internal suppliers to ensure delivery and cost performance
- Identify targeted cost savings and make recommendations for improvement
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
- Maintain metrics and analyse date to assess performance and implement improvements
- Co-operate and align purchasing strategy within Sales Unit ASEAN & Oceania
- Ensure all internal and external stakeholders are aligned, engaged and supported
- Member of management team and contribute actively to daily operations
- Track, measure, analyse and continually improve purchasing costs
- Drives CIP within Purchasing department
- Guarantee compliance with policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environment
The role may require some international and domestic travel.
**Qualifications**:
**About You**
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years' experience in similar role (_Engineering background will be an advantage_)
- Business degree majoring in supply chain and logistics, with high degree of computer literacy
- Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, etc.)
- Experience in Procurement & Contracts Management will be highly regarded
- Prior experience in multinationals, manufacturing and sales organisations would be valued
- Hands on Manager that is passionate in finding solutions
Additional Information
**The benefits of working at Bosch**:
We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. Through the diversity of our business and commitment to personal and career development, we can provide you a new and exciting opportunity so you can achieve your full potential.
We offer our employees:
- Diverse and exciting career opportunities, both local and international.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Attractive remuneration and benefits.
- Staff discounts on Bosch and affiliated-brand products.
Bosch values diversity in the workplace and in our recruitment activities. To work toward eliminating unconscious bias, resumes and cover letters may have personal details hidden before being forwarded to a hiring manager.