Procurement Manager

Glenwood Logistics Pty Ltd - T/A Adelaide Contract Warehousing; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

GLENWOOD LOGISTICS PTY LTD - t/a Adelaide Contract Warehousing in Edinburgh North, SA, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies, supplier relationships and purchasing operations within its warehousing and logistics network. You will oversee contracts, cost-efficient sourcing and coordinate with warehousing and transport teams to ensure reliable supply.

The role requires senior procurement experience, strong negotiation and budgeting skills, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' relevant experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management including management responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in related field.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and supplier management programmes.
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier contracts and manage commercial agreements.
• Sound budgeting, expenditure analysis, cost control and inventory management knowledge.
• Experience managing procurement risks and coordinating with multiple operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies and purchasing policies.
• Direct and coordinate purchasing for timely, cost-effective procurement.
• Identify and select suppliers based on price, quality and reliability.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms for favorable conditions.
• Maintain supplier relationships to support reliable procurement.
• Monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
• Prepare procurement forecasts and budgets to support planning.
• Coordinate with warehousing, transport and logistics for purchasing requirements.
• Oversee stock availability while minimising excess inventory.
• Review supplier performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Implement procurement controls and proper recording systems.
• Analyze market conditions and pricing trends for sourcing options.
• Manage procurement risks and resolve supplier disputes.
• Lead purchasing staff and monitor performance against objectives.
• Prepare reports on expenditure, supplier performance and cost reductions.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, business or related field

Job description

Position: Procurement Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: GLENWOOD LOGISTICS PTY LTD - t/a Adelaide Contract Warehousing

A.B.N. 88 665 091 172

Job Location: 16 Hewittson Rd, Edinburgh North, SA, 5113, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 9 Oct 2026 > 6 Nov 2026

Summary

Our client is seeking to add a Procurement Manager to its established warehousing and logistics operations in Edinburgh North, South Australia. Adelaide Contract Warehousing provides storage, freight distribution and integrated logistics solutions to commercial customers. The successful applicant will oversee procurement strategies, supplier relationships, purchasing operations and contract negotiations, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, reliable supply arrangements and efficient coordination with the company's warehousing and transport operations.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, purchasing policies and operational plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Direct and coordinate purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of goods, materials and services.
• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability and operational requirements.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, purchasing agreements and commercial terms to achieve competitive pricing and service standards.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships to support reliable procurement and long-term commercial partnerships.
• Monitor procurement expenditure, analyse purchasing costs and identify opportunities for operational savings and improved efficiency.
• Develop purchasing budgets, monitor expenditure and prepare procurement forecasts to support business planning.
• Coordinate with warehousing, transport and logistics personnel to determine purchasing requirements and delivery schedules.
• Oversee procurement processes to maintain appropriate stock availability while minimising unnecessary inventory holding costs.
• Review supplier performance against contractual obligations, delivery schedules, product quality and agreed service requirements.
• Implement procurement controls, purchasing approval procedures and accurate recording systems for procurement transactions.
• Analyse market conditions, supplier capabilities and pricing trends to identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Manage procurement risks, resolve supplier disputes and ensure compliance with contractual and organisational requirements.
• Direct and supervise purchasing personnel, allocating responsibilities and monitoring performance against procurement objectives.
• Prepare management reports covering procurement expenditure, supplier performance, purchasing efficiencies and cost reduction initiatives.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• A minimum of five years' relevant experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management, including recent management responsibilities.
• A bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain management, business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, purchasing policies and supplier management programmes within commercial organisations.
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier contracts, manage commercial agreements and achieve competitive purchasing outcomes while maintaining quality.
• Sound understanding of procurement budgeting, expenditure analysis, cost control and inventory management principles within operational business environments.
• Experience evaluating supplier performance, managing procurement risks and maintaining reliable supply arrangements across multiple operational requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interpret purchasing data and resolve complex supplier issues.
• Ability to lead procurement activities, coordinate cross-functional teams and establish effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.