Associate Buyer

Compass Group Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Australia is seeking an Associate Buyer to support sourcing, supplier onboarding and procurement operations across multiple service categories. This role is office-based with hybrid flexibility and involves collaborating with Senior Buyers and Category Managers to deliver efficient supplier solutions.

You will manage RFQs, RFPs and tender activities, maintain procurement data and reporting, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to drive value.

Qualifications

• Min 2-3 years in procurement with junior buying or sourcing experience.
• Exposure to a formal or mature purchasing environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness.
• Understanding of pricing models and supply & demand and macro-economics.
• Operations knowledge or experience in logistics or support services an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier onboarding process and compliance.
• Collaborate with and support the Senior Buyer and Category Manager
• Populate and submit RFQs, RFPs and tender activities for review and final draft.
• Maintain procurement systems, data and reporting.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver efficient, customer-focused solutions
• Become vendor and category management subject matter expert

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Pricing concepts

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Compass Group

Compass Group is the world's leading food and support services company, delivering innovative dining, hospitality and workplace solutions across Australia.

Through Foodbuy, our procurement business partners with suppliers and clients to create value, drive efficiencies and deliver exceptional service outcomes. The Associate Buyer role supports sourcing, supplier management and procurement operations across multiple categories nationally.

Join our high-performing procurement team and play a key role in the non-food services category, supporting the sourcing and management of suppliers across a broad range of service categories.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage supplier onboarding process and compliance.
• Collaborate with and support the Senior Buyer and Category Manager
• Populate and submit RFQs, RFPs and tender activities for review and final draft.
• Maintain procurement systems, data and reporting.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver efficient, customer-focused solutions
• Become vendor and category management subject matter expert

Experience

• Min 2-3 years in procurement with junior buying or sourcing experience
• Exposure to a formal or mature purchasing environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness
• Understanding of pricing models and supply & demand and macro-economics
• Operations knowledge or experience in logistics, supply chain or support services an advantage
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage competing priorities and build strong supplier relationships.

In return, you'll join a collaborative and supportive team within a global organisation, gain exposure to strategic sourcing and category management, work with leading suppliers across diverse service categories and access ongoing professional development, and a career pathway to grow with us.

This is an office based Mon to Fri role with a hybrid working flexibility.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on 1300 TALENT or [e-mail].

Our people's unique backgrounds, experiences and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce.

We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, people with disability, Veterans, ex-Defence personnel and Defence family members.