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Base pay range
A$90,000.00/yr - A$100,000.00/yr
The Organisation
This is a high-growth consumer goods business with a global reachwho have built a strong name for themselves across the industry. The business is scaling fast, and as they gear up for their next phase, they’re now looking to bring in a Purchasing Specialist, a key operational rolefor the supply chain function.
The Opportunity
Sitting within a small and fast-moving supply chain team, the Purchasing Specialist will take ownership of the end-to-end purchasing process. You’ll manage all aspects of product movement from purchase order through to delivery, working closely with third-party partners, international suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep things running smoothly. This role’s not just about managing the workflow, it’s also about building relationships – with suppliers, and with internal departments. You’ll be expected to identify and drive cost and efficiency improvements, improve systems and processes, and provide better visibility of purchasing across the business. There’s also a leadership component, with a Purchasing Officer reporting into the role.
Key areas of focus include:
* Overseeing global purchasing and order management activity
* Ensuring timelines are met across production, logistics, and 3PL
* Driving efficiencies in cost, stock movement, and supplier performance
* Consolidating POs and managing compliance documentation
Skills and Experience Required
To thrive in this role, you’ll need at least 3 years’ experience in a purchasing, buying or supply chain coordination type role. You’ll be someone who brings structure and follow-through, without getting caught up in process. You’ll communicate clearly, build relationships easily, and know how to navigate the push and pull of a busy, seasonal business.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you hit apply now or contact Etienne Pommey on for a confidential discussion. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to connect with me via email or on LinkedIn This is an exciting opportunity to join a very exciting industry, I look forward to discussing this with you further. Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing
* Industries
Manufacturing
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