Total 117 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Australia

Your new company
You will be working as part of an established public sector organisation alongside colleagues in procurement and finance.

Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to join our local clients' team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Responsibilities include overseeing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you must possess strong analytical skills to evaluate procurement processes and identify cost-saving opportunities using PCR15. Excellent negotiation abilities are essential for securing favourable terms with suppliers. The candidate should be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with various departments and stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently to drive efficient and effective procurement strategies.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available with an immediate start

What you need to do now
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Procurement ManagerDuration: 3 months +Hourly rate: £20-£25
Location: Central London, nearest station: Marylebone or EustonHybrid working: 3 days remote, 2 days work from Central London Office
Your new roleRecruiting a highly skilled and experienced End-to-End Procurement Manager to join a regulator based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire procurement process, with a particular emphasis on tendering and contract management. This role requires a deep understanding of the Procurement Act and public sector procurement legislation.

Duties include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the tendering process, including the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and selection of suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act and other relevant public sector procurement legislation.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide expert advice on tendering and contract management.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector, with a strong focus on tendering and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act and public sector procurement legislation.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends.

What you need to do now
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This is an immediate start temporary position. Candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than one week. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who meet the relevant experience criteria. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new company
You will be working for a global FMCG business with offices all over Europe, where you will be leading their UK Procurement division. This business puts sustainability at the forefront of all they do, from supporting farmers and ethical farming practices, to ensuring their products can be recycled as easily as possible.

Your new role
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will manage one direct report, supporting them with day-to-day queries and their continuous professional development. You will focus on commercial and marketing categories, two areas that make up the vast bulk of the UK businesses spend. As the company goes through a step change in their approach to procurement, making it mandated, you will lead the charge in rolling this out across your stakeholder base. You will frequently engage with the CFO and wider marketing team to support this transition and will lead procurement of events, PR and Media agencies alongside POS production, social media etc.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a seasoned procurement professional with a strong understanding of the marketing landscape and the various subcategories that would fall under your remit. You should be an expert communicator who can confidently influence and manage a diverse and international stakeholder base. People management experience is not a pre-requisite, but a desire and willingness to take this step is crucial. You should be able to commute to the Uxbridge office 3 days a week. A desire and ability to improve processes and effect change will be vital in allowing you to hit the ground running and make a real impact in this role.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £75,000 p/a, alongside a 12.5% bonus, 25 days' holiday and a wider benefits package. This role would also afford the opportunity to progress into a people management role, should this be your aim.

What you need to do now
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Senior ProcurementManager, Greater London (West), £65K + Benefits, Permanent

Your new company

You will be workingfor a Global FMCG Company based in Greater London, who are on a growth mission,whilst driving sustainability goals, leading the way in their market. Thiscompany operates in over 90 countries worldwide, making this an exciting global opportunity.

Your new role

You will be reportinginto the CFO, supporting their procurement needs by managing the procurementfunction, with one individual reporting into you. As this company continues togrow, their need to manage indirect spend has become vital to the success ofthe business.

You will beresponsible for

You will be managingkey buying categories whilst reviewing and approving all purchase requisitionsacross the business. You will lead all sourcing activities and tenderprocesses, targeting cost saving in line with businesses' KPIs. You will bebuilding and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders,whilst defining the strategy goals for other categories via the line managementof the junior procurement manager. You will be the key point of contact for theprocurement function, able to support the CFO with additional procurementproject when they arise.


What you'll need to succeed

Youwill have experience working within indirect Procurement, with experience inthe marketing & event categories. You will be fluent in English withexcellent communication skills,both written and verbal. You will have proven business partnering experiencewith commercial awareness and a customer focus and a confident and positiveattitude, ability to challenge conventional thinking. You will have a good workingknowledge of Office and ideally, good working knowledge of SAP orunderstanding of the principles of purchase requests.

What you'll get in return

You will be entitledto a base salary of £65,000 p/a as well as a range of other benefits such asbonus and private healthcare. You will work in Greater London with 3 days inthe office a week.

What you need to do now
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Your new company

A reputable consultancy business based in Birchwood is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.They are leading business in their field and have won multiple awards.


Your new role
The Strategic Procurement Manager will look at managing the strategy and direction of the procurement team and you will manage the team of category managers. Your role is to enhance the current operations and provide high quality procurement services both internally and externally. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of procurement and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the business. You will collaborate with stakeholders, including procurement, finance, marketing, sales and supply chain to develop a strong procurement function.

The position will also be responsible for responding to the market and new changes in regulations and policies, ensuring they are adhered to during the organisation's procurement process.

This is a brand new position at the company and it is a very exciting time to join the organisation with this new strategic plan being implemented.


What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager or similar position
• Previous leadership experience / team management experience - essential
• Be proficient with handling data and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven experience operating at a strategic level
• Self-starter who is driven and determined to develop their procurement career

What you'll get in return

• £62,000-£65,000 annual salary.
• Hybrid working policy with 2 days from home
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus option to buy/sell hols
• Company pension scheme
• PLUS so many more.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
You will be working for a leading facilities management service provider with an annual turnover in excess of £20b. With a global procurement team exceeding 800 heads, you will be joining a global powerhouse with ambitious growth and transformation plans.
Your new role
As a member of the FM procurement team, you will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and deliver a variety of Hard FM service solutions. You will manage one direct report with a dotted line of 4 regional buyers. You will work closely with the Head of FM Procurement and Senior Category Manager to develop and implement category strategies to improve the service and cost-effectiveness of the Hard FM category.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the FM category, with an in-depth understanding of Hard FM services. You should have experience working within a large matrix organisation and be able to effectively engage and influence both operational and head office stakeholders. You should have experience of managing and developing teams. You should be able to commit to weekly travel to client sites across Greater London to help understand client needs and deliver solutions.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £75,000 alongside a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be able to work in a hybrid pattern with 2 to 3 days a week from home. You will be eligible for private medical insurance alongside other health and wellness benefits. What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
A major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation are looking to welcome a number of experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professionals into their growing team. Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, this business is recruiting for multiple commercially-minded procurement and supply chain professionals to join the company on a permanent basis. They have won multiple awards and are one of the undisputed leaders within their industry.

Your new role
The Procurement Coordinator / Buyer will support the wider procurement team with day-to-day procurement and supply chain activity to ensure the smooth functioning of the procurement department. This will entail supporting supply chain activity relating to cost, quality and timely delivery, as well as supporting with contract management activity. The Procurement Coordinator will print purchase order (PO) numbers and will use the likes of Microsoft Excel and SAP to extract, manipulate and interpret data ready to report to more senior colleagues in the procurement team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain or merchandising role - ideally within a corporate / office environment
• Good level of IT experience, including MS Office and ideally software such as SAP or similar ERP/MRP
• A confident communicator and able to speak with stakeholders of all seniority levels
• A highly organised individual who is able to successfully juggle multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight to meet with suppliers and key stakeholders
• ****** Please note - successful applicants must undergo Security Clearance and must meet certain nationality requirements to be considered for this role *****

What you'll get in return

• A VERY competitive starting salary between £35,000-37,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• CIPS studies funded
• Competitive pension contributions
• Excellent career prospects and professional development opportunities
• Company share incentive scheme
• Relocation support is also available to those wanting to relocate to nearer the area

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation are looking to welcome a number of experienced strategic Procurement and professionals into their growing team. Due to a secure and growing pipeline of work, this business is recruiting for multiple senior level commercially-minded procurement and supply chain professionals to join the company on a permanent basis. They have won multiple awards and are one of the undisputed leaders within their industry.

Your new role
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading the coordination of all procurement and supply chain activity within your given area of spend. With subcontractor spend being a key focus area, you will lead on all contract management activity and manage key supplier relationships. The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in managing a team of experienced procurement professionals, as well as reporting upwards to senior management. You will act as a point of escalation, so you will need to be a natural problem solver and able to act autonomously to make effective decisions.

Operating at a senior strategic level, you will be capable of managing the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle, spanning supplier evaluations through to understanding the commercials, subcontract management, handling difficult supplier situations, managing strategic relationships with key stakeholders. You will manage and coach a team and will develop them, acting as a true leader.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior experience of leading a procurement team and working at a senior level
• Ideally you will be MCIPS qualified, or working towards qualification
• It would be beneficial if you have experience of working in a fast-paced regulated procurement environment, such as pharmaceutical, food, aerospace, automotive, engineering or manufacturing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative and take ownership of a situation
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Project management experience would be ideal
• ****** Please note - successful applicants must undergo Security Clearance and must meet certain nationality requirements to be considered for this role *****

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £46,000-60,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policies
• CIPS studies funded
• Competitive pension contributions
• Excellent career prospects and professional development opportunities
• Company share incentive scheme
• Relocation support is also available to those wanting to relocate to nearer the area

What you need to do now
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Your new company
This is a multinational banking and financial services institution, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and asset management, ranked amongst the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. This team has moved from a decentralised to a centralised capacity. Therefore, a strong desire to promote procurement internally is needed for this role.

Your new role
You will be supporting the Procurement Director in establishing the value of procurement, with a direct focus on leading and managing the IT Category. You will be managing £50m worth of spend, as well as direct management of a small team reporting to you. The principal part of this role will be the full E2E procurement process of the IT category. A Market Data Category manager will be reporting into you, so market data exposure would be desirable.

What you'll need to succeed
You will NEED to have predominant exposure to category management of IT - any other profiles won't be considered. You must have an innovative mindset in order to support the development of the entire procurement function. You will need to have great interpersonal and communication skills when engaging stakeholders and suppliers, as well as exposure managing people. You will need to have a good understanding of the market, products and services in the IT category with great stakeholder engagement to help centralise procurement.

What you'll get in return
With the company being very pro-people development, you will be joining a very collaborative team with a plethora of opportunities and exposure across the business. On offer is a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave, discretionary bonus and private medical and dental. As the company is very people focussed, you will benefit from a great work-life balance - 2-3 days in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please send me your CV directly expressing why you are relevant -
If this isn't the best fit for you but you know someone that may be interested, please do reach out with their details.

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Your new company
A leading engineering manufacturing company based in Trafford Park is seeking a dynamic and energetic Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager to lead their function. This business has earned a great name for themselves and is a market leader within their industry.

Your new role
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for all sourcing activity on behalf of the organisation, and will primarily be focused around purchasing raw materials, though there will still be an element of indirect procurement. Managing a Junior Buyers, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the team performance and savings targets.

The Purchasing Manager will work with stakeholders across the business to establish procurement needs, and you will be able to read technical engineering drawings.

In this role, you will strive to deliver tangible cost savings and drive efficiencies for the company, thus improving bottom line profits. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven procurement and purchasing professional to join a globally recognised company and make the necessary changes to optimise performance levels and cost savings. This will involve reviewing current spend levels and supplier base and analysing the market to identify commercial opportunities to ensure that all suppliers are fit for purpose and delivering the best value. You will also review and manage the performance of contracts.

Please note that this role is based in the office 5 days per week and does not offer hybrid working.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership experience
• A confident negotiator
• Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary of circa £50,000 depending on experience, with the potential for slightly higher for exceptional candidates
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Christmas party and summer party
• The opportunity to grow and develop your procurement career within a global business

What you need to do now
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Job Title: Procurement & Contracts OfficerLocation: Central London
Job type: 12-month temporary contract
Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days work from the London Office

• To undertake procurement projects in one or more key categories in line with the Local Authorities' strategic and tactical management arrangements for procurement.
• To undertake data and market analysis for category spend in order to recommend procurement strategy opportunities in line with Corporation Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and public procurement law
• To support the delivery of the recommended category strategy for aligned categories in line with all relevant regulations, legislation, government directives and codes of compliance, to reduce risk of legal challenge to the Corporation, whilst maintaining the balance between high quality of goods and services procured and price, and to develop new strategies in line with market trends, changes in procurement law or guidelines, or corporate priorities.
• To act in a business partner role for a small range of departments, providing guidance and Procurement expertise to officers involved in strategic and tactical procurement exercises.
• To champion and drive measurable responsible procurement benefits across all commercial activity
• To be committed to providing the highest level of customer service, delivering the best value to the Corporation, working with both internal and external customers/suppliers and actively seeking to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

Candidates need to have the following experience/ qualifications:

• Previous experience within the Public Sector is essential.
• Candidates must hold or be actively working towards a CIPS qualification
• Candidates must have completed training on the Procurement Act
• A generalist background in Procurement is necessary.

This role requires an immediate start, so candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than 1 week. Please note that the day rate and hybrid working arrangements are non-negotiable.

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Inventory Controller
Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via Hays
Location: Chichester
Working Environment: Office based
Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate

Our Client
The World's pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, which comprises its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence.

The Role
Everything starts with passion for our luxurious automotive client. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives them to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Enthusiasm for joint projects turns a department into a strong team where every opinion is valued. It is only when expertise, highly professional processes and enjoyment of work are united that they can shape the future together.

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Inventory Controller where you will conduct planned & ad-hoc inventory counts for all relevant production materials; investigate discrepancies; analyse systems & data; determine & assign root cause; post corrections and report back to business.
Verify inventory of production materials used & stored in all areas (Logistics, Assembly, Rework, Wood, Leather, Paint & Bespoke) including those for Series and Launch & Bespoke projects.

Also, service parts that are held to fulfil Aftersales requirements.
Activities form the basis of Inventory Accuracy, PI Counts and Blocked Stock targets and support Parts Availability target.
Daily communication with all manufacturing (UR-T) functions, in particular Material Control, Base Data Quality, Supply Chain Quality, Physical Logistics, Assembly, Rework, Wood, Leather & Paint associates up to and including management level

Skills & Qualifications
Inventory Control / Warehouse Management experience.Understanding of logistical processes & systems (MRP, BoM structures, Kanban etc.).Clear, precise and confident communication skills.Thorough with good attention to detail.Time management and work prioritisation skills.Experience of SAP Inventory / Warehouse Management systems.Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook.Basic understanding of engineering drawings and releases.Understanding of manufacturing processes is desirable.5 x GCSE Grades A*-C including Maths & English (or equivalent qualification / relevant professional experience).

Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate along with an annual performance related bonus
* Hybrid working
* Access to a subsidised restaurant
* Local retail and restaurant discounts
* 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays)

What next?If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0116 261 5001.

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Your new company
We are supporting a global telecoms business here in the heart of London as they are looking for a European Procurement Manager to cover most of the indirect procurement. This business is a leader in their field and has grown through acquisitions, therefore making this a diverse and interesting landscape to work in.
Your new role
As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of both IT & non-IT procurement (notably HR & Marketing spend) and others. You will be responsible for working with the Procurement Director to design and implement category and procurement strategies. Alongside this, you will be working with your key stakeholders in partnership to understand the needs of the business and drive the best value across the supply chain. After the supplier award, you will also be responsible for building on that relationship and ensuring supplier performance management where needed.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have prior experience in indirect procurement with notable projects in IT/ HR/ marketing spend - or at least two of the three. You will have great stakeholder and supplier engagement skills, and ideally have experience working across an international supply base.
What you'll get in return
In return, whilst this is a fixed-term contract, it is a longer-term one we have seen - c 14 months in length with further opportunities within the business beyond this point. This business is in the centre of London with a hybrid working policy, the expectation being you are in the office 2-3 days per week. As a fixed-term employee, you will have access to the benefits package on top of your salary, including holiday allowance, pension contributions, plus more.
What you need to do now
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Your new company
A globally renowned manufacturing company with an excellent reputation is seeking an experienced Strategic Group Buyer of Directs to join their team in North Manchester.

Your new role
Working within the Direct Procurement team, the Strategic Buyer will be responsible for leading on negotiations with suppliers to deliver the best value for money, without compromising on the quality of products or service level. You will be responsible for delivering KPIs relating to cost, quality, service and continuity of material supply throughout the supply chain. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you will devise and develop procurement strategies within your category area which will help to achieve company goals and objectives. The Buyer will keep a close working relationship with suppliers and key stakeholders, which will entail semi-regular travel to mainland Europe.
You will strive to reduce risk within the supply chain, which will involve carrying out supplier risk assessments and you will ensure that supply agreements are based upon formal terms and conditions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience of working in a strategic procurement / purchasing role
• MUST have direct procurement experience
• Extensive experience of negotiating commercial terms with suppliers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of / experience using SAP and other IT systems
• Commercially astute
• Experienced with devising procurement strategies
• Willingness to travel to mainland Europe as and when required

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extra days off for 100% attendance
• Access to private health insurance
• Competitive pension contributions up to 8%
• Private pension scheme
• Hybrid working options - 50% home, 50% office

What you need to do now
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Interim Procurement Officer
Duration: 3 months +
Location: Central London
Daily rate: £200 - £400 per day (dependent on experience)
Flexible working: Candidates must be available to work from the London office 2 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and identify local market best practices and suppliers
• Facilitate the process of gathering, defining, and formalising internal service requirements
• Draft, administer, and submit all relevant PQQ/RFP documentation
• Liaise with all relevant OSF departments (Global Operations, PCU, OGC, Security, Finance, etc.)
• Lead supplier negotiations in collaboration with relevant OSF stakeholders
• Facilitate internal evaluation and decision-making process pertaining to the final award
• Ensure strong handover to operations by hosting supplier introductions and trainings
• If you are interested in either of these roles or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.

Experience required

• Skilled at negotiating and communicating with suppliers
• Experience, researching, collecting, analysing, and using data in decision-making
• Able to work effectively in compliance with internal policies and external constraints
• Able to exercise sound professional judgement on issues of sensitivity
• Organised; strong project management ability; self-directed on work initiatives; strong attention to detail
• Written and spoken communication in English
• Experience leading tenders worth over USD1M
• Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting)

Please Note:This role is not suitable for candidates currently in permanent roles with a notice period of 2-4 months.
Candidates seeking permanent positions are encouraged to call 02072598714 to speak with a consultant for further advice.

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