Procurement Manager

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Detail information about job Procurement Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

As a member of Universal Forest Products Australia, UBEECO ® Packaging Solutions is the leader in its specialised sector of industrial packaging goods and services with a strong focus on both standard and customised timber products.

With head office located in the greater West of Sydney conveniently nestled near the M4 and M7 freeways, UFP Australia has multiple site in NSW, VIC, and QLD.

General Summary

The Australian Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of timber, plywood and other products for our plants and guiding strategic initiatives to expand our raw material footprint to compliment the division’s continued growth. This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with domestic and international vendors and operations at senior levels and below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads by example.
• Oversees, provides leadership and clear objectives to plants on issues of procurement of raw materials, relationship with vendors, and logistics.
• Sets standards of performance and specific actions to ensure procurement strategies are consistent with Company’s goals and objectives.
• Works with the plants to help determine imported raw material needs.
• Works with vendors to help uncover opportunities for UFP Australia.
• Works with the logistics teams internationally, internal and external to define strategies and performance objectives.
• Represents UFP Australia at industry and vendor events, trade shows, and other events as needed.
• Assists plants with inventory budgets, and predicts trends and market direction.
• Ensures procurement operates in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and all Company policies and procedures.
• Develops and/or approves specific purchasing and logistics and compliance policies and procedures as required.
• Prepares reports and performs other duties as required.
• Visits vendors on a regular and consistent basis to find opportunities and build relationships.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, operations, sales or management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in negotiation, and minimum 5 years of experience in public speaking.
• Working knowledge in a variety of purchasing and product concepts, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge in financial and accounting concepts and principals.
• Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP Australia’s organization, culture, and product lines.

Skills and abilities

• Comprehensive leadership skills.
• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.
• Excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think abstractly and learn quickly.
• Demonstrated good judgment and good negotiation skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public, and manage relationships with a broad audience.
• Ability to speak in a public setting as an employee of a public corporation.
• Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets.
• Ability to be mobile in the work environment, and travel as required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, coach and develop subordinates and coworkers.
• Demonstrated ability to understand financial information and reports as a management tool.
• Ability to use a computer, and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business software.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, problem-solving, and decision making.

Conduct

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Assertive, persuasive and approachable
• Superior interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Good reasoning and sound judgment
• Self-confident and level headed
• Flexible when dealing with multiple personalities, but strong moral and values
• A team player who supports the Company’s goals

If you’re ready for a great career opportunity and feel that you meet the above requirements, please apply via the job board or send your updated resume with a covering letter outlining examples of how it is that your experience meets with the above outlined expectations to [email protected]

All applications will remain strictly confidential and ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted and invited to interview for this exciting role.

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