Procurement Manager
The Procurement Manager objectives are to achieve cost savings on all purchases of goods and services.
Summary about this job
Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory
Company: The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $110,000 base plus 9.5% Super
Phone: +61-3-8572-9478
Fax: +61-7-1571-1189
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Detail information about job Procurement Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Invaluable hands-on experience working with highly experienced team
- Base salary $110,000 p.a. plus 9.5% Super
Procurement Manager
GMCT is establishing a new centralised procurement function in order to achieve greater cost savings, increased governance and increase staff productivity for those staff currently engaged in procurement.
The Procurement Manager objectives are to achieve cost savings on all purchases of goods and services, ensure the quality of the goods and services is met and that the goods and services are delivered on time. These objectives are ot be achieved within GMCT’s procurement policy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Achieve cost savings or better terms on all transactions & demonstrate that GMCT has obtained the best possible price
- Ensure risk is minimised (financial, legal, ohs & environmental)
- Comply with the procurement policy and process
- Offer improvements to the procurement process
- Conduct supplier evaluation
- Interview the vendors
- Visit supplier plants and distribution centres
- Attend trade shows, conferences, and meetings
- Rolling analysis of price proposals and the financial reports of the company
- Negotiation of various contracts
- Collaboration with suppliers for agreeing upon policies
- Collaboration with staff members for meeting the standards
- monitoring and evaluation of rolling contracts
- Maintaining and reviewing records of bought items
- Communicate to all staff the procurement processes
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree or TAFE qualification.
- 10+ year’s practical construction industry experience within a related role.
- Strong (demonstrated) Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint experience
- Experience with ERP systems
ABOUT GMCT
At The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust we believe in caring for your loved ones with dignity and kindness. Our 19 cemeteries and memorial parks are maintained in perpetuity, giving you, your family and future generations’ peace of mind.
Each year, we help more than 12,500 families – of all cultures and faiths – plan and prepare for funeral, cremation, interment and memorial services. We are committed to maintaining these beautiful, restful and sustainable places to preserve and protect the memories and history they hold.