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Procurement Officer - Manufacturing
Location | Other Locations |
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary | |
Reference | Ad-27019 |
Procurement Officer – Manufacturing
Location: Kingsgrove, NSW
Salary: $90,000 + Super
Hours: Monday – Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM | On-Site
We are seeking a Procurement Officer to join our team and oversee purchasing and supply chain operations. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing high-quality goods and services at competitive prices, managing vendor relationships, and streamlining procurement processes to support operational success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to the Financial Controller on purchasing requirements, commitments, open purchase orders, lead times, and inventory forecasts.
- Develop accurate weekly and monthly forecast data with financial exposure.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Use a collaborative and consensus approach with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Finance to ensure accurate demand forecasts.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning organisation in developing inventory strategies for existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management, including forecast accuracy and inventory targets.
- Monitor inventory levels at warehouses to ensure supply meets demand.
- Identify and report on inventory trends and slow-moving items.
- Use NetSuite to monitor demand and document inventory characteristics.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding component supply and negotiate the best price.
- Place purchase orders with suppliers and communicate estimated delivery times with warehouse and manufacturing teams.
- Assist with stock control, including stocktakes, adjustments, and verification.
- Follow established quality procedures and financial controls.
- Liaise with production and warehouse staff.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically with purchasing and stock control.
- Strong background in inventory management, procurement, and demand planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with NetSuite preferred.
- Advantageous: Background in pharmaceutical procurement and knowledge of FDA approvals.
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity, apply now!