Procurement Coordinator (SwarmFarm Robotics)

Tenth Revolution Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SwarmFarm Robotics is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to coordinate procurement, replenishment planning and supplier management across Manufacturing, Field Operations and Stock locations.

You will turn demand into supplier orders, monitor lead times, manage import coordination, and escalate QA issues early to maintain production readiness.

The role requires strong systems literacy, cost awareness and collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inventory or supplier coordination.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, replenishment planning and stock control.
• Comfortable using inventory, procurement or ERP systems.
• Able to work with Manufacturing, Field Operations, Finance, suppliers and internal operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Place supplier purchase orders for replenishment and forward orders in line with the S&OP process.
• Monitor stock levels and agreed replenishment points across all relevant locations.
• Coordinate international shipping and import requirements where required.
• Escalate supplier delivery, quality, pricing or reliability issues early and clearly.
• Support SwarmFarm sites with procurement visibility, order status and replenishment planning.
• Work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Field Operations and Finance to recover value where appropriate.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain coordination

Purchase orders & follow-up

ERP systems familiarity

Job description

TRG (Tenth Revolution Group) is proud to be partnering exclusively with SwarmFarm Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous agriculture technology.

Introduction

We are on a mission to inspire and empower farmers around the world and together is how we make it happen. Knowing your job is knowing your position on this team. Like elite athletes, we win together when everyone owns their role, trusts their teammates, and plays to their strengths. Clarity drives confidence, and confidence drives results. Let's ensure you know your role on our team. GAME ON!

Purpose

To coordinate SwarmFarm's procurement function so Manufacturing, Field Operations, Supply Chain and customers have the right parts available at the right time, at the right cost and from reliable suppliers.

This role owns supplier purchase orders, replenishment and forward ordering, supplier follow-up, long lead-time risk management, supplier QA escalation, stock transfers, import coordination and supplier credit returns.

Role Function

The Procurement Coordinator turns demand from S&OP, Manufacturing, Field Operations and stock replenishment planning into clear supplier orders and follow-through. The role keeps supplier activity visible, manages supply risks early and ensures procurement decisions support production, field readiness and inventory control.

This is a practical operational role requiring strong supplier discipline, cost awareness, system accuracy and the ability to keep multiple sites supplied without creating uncontrolled stock growth.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inventory or supplier coordination
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, replenishment planning and stock control
• Comfortable using inventory, procurement or ERP systems
• Able to work with Manufacturing, Field Operations, Finance, suppliers and internal operational teams

Highly regarded

• Experience in agriculture, machinery, robotics, automotive, manufacturing, mining, defence or field service environments
• Experience with international shipping, imports, supplier QA, warranty returns and credit recovery
• Experience supporting S&OP, Kanban, multi-site stock replenishment or complex equipment supply chains

Personal attributes for success

Practical, organised, commercially aware, persistent with suppliers, strong with systems, calm under pressure, clear communicator, good internal customer mindset and prepared to chase things through until they are properly closed

Key Accountabilities

• Procurement and Replenishment
• Place supplier purchase orders for replenishment and forward orders in line with the S&OP process.
• Support procurement requirements for Manufacturing and Field Operations across all SwarmFarm locations.
• Monitor stock levels and agreed replenishment points across all relevant locations.
• Ensure procurement activity reflects forecast demand, supplier lead times, production needs and field service requirements.
• Supplier Management and Supply Risk
• Manage day-to-day supplier communication, order follow-up, delivery status and supply issue escalation.
• Identify and manage long lead-time hazards, including SwarmConnect harnesses, 6WD kits and other critical supply items.
• Support SwarmConnect partner supply activity and coordinate partner implement scheduling with the Scheduler where required.
• Escalate supplier delivery, quality, pricing or reliability issues early and clearly.
• QA, Warranty and Supplier Credits
• Escalate QA issues with OEM suppliers, fabricated items and other supply partners.
• Coordinate supplier credit returns for warranty items, overstocks and incorrect or faulty supply.
• Ensure supplier claims, credits and returns are recorded, followed up and closed.
• Work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Field Operations and Finance to make supplier issues visible and recover value where appropriate.
• Stock Transfers, Imports and Site Support
• Maintain accountability for stock transfers between SwarmFarm locations.
• Coordinate international shipping and import requirements where required.
• Support all SwarmFarm sites with procurement visibility, order status and replenishment planning.
• Work with Supply Chain Officer and Parts Coordinator to keep receipting, transfers and order status accurate in the agreed systems.
• S&OP and Cost Discipline
• Attend and contribute to all S&OP meetings as the procurement coordinator.
• Provide clear supplier lead-time, shortage, cost and risk information to support planning decisions.
• Contribute to COGS improvement through better buying, supplier follow-up, reduced waste and disciplined purchasing.
• Ensure procurement decisions are commercially sensible and aligned with agreed stock controls.

Why SwarmFarm?
SwarmFarm is driven by three core values:

It Matters - Making a real difference for farmers and sustainable agriculture
Get It Done - Solutions-focused and committed to delivering results
We Win Together - Success is shared across customers, partners, and team members