Indirect Procurement Specialist

Michael Page Australia; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role based in Parramatta

Career in retail supply chain

Job summary

Michael Page Australia seeks a Procurement Specialist to drive cost-effective purchasing and supplier management in Parramatta. You will build strong supplier partnerships, monitor performance, and negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.

The role offers exposure to best-in-class procurement practices within a global brand, with early autonomy and a permanent position in a retail-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management within the retail industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools.
• Ability to analyse market trends and supplier performance data.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to ensure cost-effective purchasing of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve optimal pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to determine procurement needs and requirements.
• Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Procurement systems

Market analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

• You'll play a key role in a tight-knit local function in a global brand.
• You'll learn best-in-class procurement practices and gain early autonomy.

About Our Client

An organisation in the retail industry, located in Parramatta.

Job Description

• Manage procurement activities to ensure cost-effective purchasing of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve optimal pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to determine procurement needs and requirements.
• Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all procurement activities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Specialist should have:

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management within the retail industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools.
• Ability to analyse market trends and supplier performance data.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in procurement processes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $92,000 to $95,000 AUD + Super.
• Permanent role based in Parramatta, offering job stability.
• Opportunity to work within the retail industry and contribute to its supply chain operations.