Direct Buyer

MCC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Direct Buyer at MCC in Adelaide, Australia, will lead direct-material procurement and supplier management to support operations. You will manage supplier performance, negotiate terms, and ensure accurate purchasing data within ERP systems to sustain production schedules.

Collaborating with Sales, Operations, Warehouse and Finance, you will drive cost efficiency, forecast needs, and deliver procurement improvements across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with purchase orders and ERP processes.
• Analytical, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Procure direct materials and manage supplier relationships to support production.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Support forecasting, CAPEX projects, and procurement improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, product, and pricing data in ERP.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Finance and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Assist purchasing administration, invoice approvals and procurement reporting.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Direct Buyer is responsible for the procurement and supplier management of direct materials and products required to support the organisation’s operations. The role manages supplier relationships, purchasing requirements, sales enquiries, CAPEX/AFE procurement, PPAPs, substrate forecasting, supplier reviews, product and pricing data, supplier corrective actions and procurement-related projects.

The Direct Buyer works closely with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Finance, HSEQ and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, accurate purchasing information, timely delivery and effective supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of direct materials and supplier relationships to support production and business operations.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Support forecasting, supplier reviews, CAPEX projects, and procurement improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, product, and pricing data within ERP systems.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Warehouse, Finance, and suppliers to resolve procurement and supply chain issues.
• Support purchasing administration, invoice approvals, and procurement reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with purchase orders, ERP systems, and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing or operational procurement experience is highly regarded.