Procurement Officer Job Ad
For more than 30 years Multigate has mastered the growing complexity of Australian Healthcare. By combining the professional competence of a Multi-National company with our family-owned company's virtues and values, we have successfully asserted ourselves within the Australian and International healthcare Industries.
Based in Villawood, we are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join our team The role will be responsible for managing procurement activities and implementing strategies aligned with achieving company goals including resolution of inquiries, managing vendor relationships and administering procurement activities.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Identify source of new products as required from both existing and new vendors, coordinate samples and product specifications and initiate new product set-up
* Respond to inquiries and troubleshoot issues relating to procurement portfolio
* Develop and implement cost savings strategies to improve purchasing practices
* Identify alternative source of supply on products to assist in cost reduction and meet supply goals
* Develop and maintain vendor relationship including evaluation of potential new vendors and conducting regular vendor reviews.
* Evaluate current products to optimize range
* Review price agreements and pricing proposals
* Maintain comprehensive procurement records and deliver timely reports to management.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Demonstratable experience in a similar Procurement Officer role
* Qualification in Procurement, Category management or similar discipline preferable.
* Experience with both local and international vendor management
* Experience in the medical industry and familiarity in change management advantageous
* ERP systems proficiency - experience with MS D365 highly desired
* Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
* Demonstrates analytical and strategic approach to planning and problem solving
* Data analysis skill – Intermediate to Advance Excel
Benefits:
* Supportive and collaborative work environment
* Free onsite parking and gym membership
* Close to public transport including Villawood station