A Procurement & Purchasing Manager is required for a vertically-integrated provider of energy control solutions for industrial and power systems to manage procurement activities and the administration of purchasing and logistics.
Responsibilities
- Identify new and alternate suppliers as required and manage relationships with existing suppliers.
- Review contracts prior to signing, as required, particularly for insurance requirements that may be in breach of the company’s insurance policy conditions.
- Prepare for system audits where required to achieve or maintain approved supplier status with key customers.
- Conduct annual insurance renewals, be key liaison with the insurance broker and handle any insurance claims which arise.
- Provide Certificate of Currencies for all interested Parties when required.
- Review general service provision contracts, such as office services and equipment rental, when up for renewal.
- Review and authorize purchase requests generated by Project Managers.
- Maintain optimum inventory levels and storeroom space and use.
- Ensure all workforce, contractor and supplier management systems and documentation are complete and up to date.
- As part of a project team, source a new ERP system, an improved Quality Management system.
- Work towards the standardisation of processes for procurement and authorisation levels.
- Carry out tariff classification/custom import duties.
- Manage the property lease and any dealings with owner.
- Manage AFS Annual Fire Statement and (council) environmental audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics or other relevant area.
- Proven experience managing procurement and purchasing operations.
- Experience using ERP and workforce, contractor and/or supplier management systems.
- In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
- A credible negotiator.
- Ability to multi-task with good time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A hands-on approach.
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Freshwater Group
Freshwater Group is a best practice renewable energy recruitment business that focuses on all renewable and low carbon emission, energy efficiency and disruptive clean technology businesses as well as energy infrastructure, storage, and management.
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Freshwater Group is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.