Global Procurement Manager – Electronics & Imports

Farmbot Monitoring Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmbot Monitoring Solutions seeks a Procurement Manager to optimise sourcing, cost and supplier management across Australia and the US. You will handle purchasing, planning and cross-border components for our Texas contract manufacturer, negotiating terms and securing timely delivery.

You will build strong relationships with domestic and overseas suppliers, particularly in Asia, to ensure best landed costs and alignment with production schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in electronics, OEM or a similar environment.
• Experience importing goods from Asia with overseas supplier negotiation.
• Knowledge of international freight requirements and logistics.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans, budgets and cash flow forecasts with Production and Finance.
• Drive negotiations of pricing and payment terms with suppliers.
• Purchase raw materials to support manufacturing, raise POs and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage international import/export for our Texas contract manufacturer with best landed cost.
• Oversee delivery and scheduling of components to meet production needs.
• Manage other procurement activities for Australian and US operations.
• Serve as main point of contact for supplier communications, including overseas questions.
• Identify cost saving and process improvement opportunities and implement them.
• Contribute to regular business planning and reporting.
• Support warehousing and RMA processes with suppliers as required.

Skills

Procurement experience

Asia imports experience

International freight knowledge

Excel/Google Sheets

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Farmbot Monitoring Solutions seeks a Procurement Manager to optimise sourcing, cost and supplier management across Australia and the US. You will handle purchasing, planning and cross-border components for our Texas contract manufacturer, negotiating terms and securing timely delivery.

You will build strong relationships with domestic and overseas suppliers, particularly in Asia, to ensure best landed costs and alignment with production schedules.