Procurement Manager

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 176.000 - 215.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Permanent full-time

Senior leadership role

International supplier relationships

Collaborative environment

Cost optimisation focus

Descripción de la vacante

Laco Service is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy, supplier negotiations and cost optimization across domestic and international suppliers. The role focuses on strategic purchasing, budgeting and supplier relationship management to support long-term growth.

You will partner with operations, logistics and finance to ensure continuity of supply, optimized costs and compliant procurement processes while delivering senior management insights and strategic guidance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of procurement, purchasing or related senior roles.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and managing purchasing operations.
• Strong knowledge of supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Financial planning, budgeting and cost analysis experience.
• Experience with domestic and international suppliers.
• Analytical skills to evaluate expenditure and market trends.
• Knowledge of inventory planning and supply chain coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated leadership and independent procurement management.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement and monitor procurement strategies and policies aligned with business objectives.
• Plan and coordinate purchasing of packaging machinery, industrial equipment and services.
• Identify and select domestic and international suppliers based on quality, price and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing structures and payment terms with suppliers.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships for continuity of supply and favorable terms.
• Prepare procurement budgets, forecasts and expenditure plans with financial control.
• Analyse procurement costs, supplier pricing and market conditions for improvements.
• Implement purchasing and inventory management strategies to optimise stock and costs.
• Monitor supplier performance, contracts and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate procurement activities with operations, logistics and sales.
• Assess procurement risks and market changes to mitigate disruptions.
• Develop procurement KPIs and regularly report to senior management.
• Guide and supervise staff across procurement-related tasks.
• Review and improve procurement systems for efficiency and control.
• Provide strategic advice on supplier arrangements and long-term planning.

Conocimientos

Procurement strategy

Supplier negotiations

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Commerce/Business

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Laco Service | Gani Solutions Pty Ltd The Procurement Manager will be responsible for planning, organising, directing and controlling the procurement and purchasing of machinery, equipment, materials, products and services required for the company’s operations. This senior management position requires strong commercial judgement, financial and analytical capabilities, and extensive experience in supplier negotiations, procurement planning and purchasing management.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $195,000 plus superannuation.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Senior management responsibilities and involvement in strategic commercial decision-making.
• Opportunity to manage domestic and international supplier relationships.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to procurement efficiency, cost optimisation and long-term business development.

Task & responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor procurement strategies, purchasing policies and operational plans aligned with the company’s business objectives.
• Plan and coordinate the purchasing of packaging machinery, industrial equipment, spare parts, materials and associated products and services.
• Identify, evaluate and select domestic and international suppliers based on product quality, pricing, reliability and delivery capabilities.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, purchasing agreements, pricing structures, payment terms and delivery arrangements.
• Establish and maintain strong commercial relationships with suppliers and business partners to ensure continuity of supply and competitive purchasing conditions.
• Prepare and manage procurement budgets, purchasing forecasts and expenditure plans, ensuring effective financial control and cost optimisation.
• Analyse procurement costs, supplier pricing, market conditions and purchasing trends to identify opportunities for commercial improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement purchasing and inventory management strategies to maintain appropriate stock levels while minimising storage and acquisition costs.
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual compliance, delivery schedules and product quality standards.
• Oversee purchasing records, procurement transactions, inventory systems and internal reporting procedures.
• Coordinate procurement activities with operations, logistics, sales and other relevant departments to ensure products and services are available in accordance with business requirements.
• Evaluate procurement-related risks, including supplier dependency, pricing fluctuations, supply disruptions and changing market conditions.
• Establish and monitor procurement performance indicators and prepare regular financial, operational and commercial reports for senior management.
• Direct and coordinate procurement-related activities, providing guidance and monitoring staff performance where applicable.
• Review existing procurement systems and implement improvements to purchasing procedures, supplier management and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to senior management regarding purchasing decisions, supplier arrangements and long-term procurement planning.

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in procurement, purchasing, supply management or related commercial management roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing purchasing operations.
• Strong knowledge of commercial negotiations, supplier contract management and purchasing agreements.
• Sound understanding of financial planning, budgeting, cost analysis and commercial performance management.
• Experience managing relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate procurement expenditure, supplier performance and market trends.
• Knowledge of inventory planning, purchasing procedures and supply chain coordination.
• Excellent organisational, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to manage procurement activities independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant purchasing, inventory or business management systems.
• Experience in packaging, industrial machinery, manufacturing, equipment supply or related industries will be highly regarded.

About Company

Laco Service operates in the packaging and industrial equipment sector, specialising in the sourcing and supply of packaging machinery, equipment, spare parts and associated solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Working with domestic and international suppliers, the business focuses on providing reliable products and commercially effective solutions that meet customer requirements and support operational efficiency. We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially focused Procurement Manager to oversee our procurement operations, manage supplier relationships and develop strategic purchasing initiatives that support the company’s continued growth and business objectives.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $195000-195000