Procurement Manager - Logistics (Mandarin-Speaking)

Northstone Talent Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstone Talent Partners in Sydney is seeking a hands-on procurement professional to shape end-to-end supply chain procurement for a logistics business expanding across Australia. You will develop the procurement strategy for goods, services and freight, build the local vendor network and lead tenders, negotiations and contract execution.

Working with sales, operations and the warehouse team, you will align supply arrangements with growth plans, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain, logistics, freight or transport.
• Strong network of supplier relationships within logistics or freight is a plus.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and cost management.
• Proficient with ERP, Excel and related business software.
• Analytical mindset able to turn data into strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a procurement strategy covering goods, services and freight.
• Identify, onboard and develop local and international vendors.
• Lead end-to-end tenders, negotiations and contract execution.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, terms and freight arrangements.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Forecast and replace reactive ordering with structured planning.
• Manage inbound logistics and associated costs.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and warehouse teams.
• Develop procurement reporting, controls and KPIs.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives across goods, services and freight.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Tender negotiations

Cost management

ERP systems

Excel

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

NorthStone Talent Partners – Sydney CBD NSW

Our client is a global logistics provider expanding rapidly in Australia, with operations in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Backed by an established international network across Southeast Asia, China and Latin America. As the Australian operation scales, they are investing in local talent and building a collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture.

Ready to grow your career with one of the world's fastest-growing logistics companies?

About the Role

This is a hands on procurement role covering the end to end supply chain for a logistics business new to Australia. You shape the procurement strategy for both goods and services, build the local vendor network and lead tenders, negotiations and contract execution. Day to day you work closely with sales, operations and the warehouse team to align supply arrangements and freight capacity with the business's growth plans. Site and warehouse execution sit with the operations team, so your focus stays on procurement strategy, supplier relationships and cost outcomes. You'll be supported by a procurement officer to help manage day to day tasks and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a commercially focused procurement strategy covering goods, services and freight
• Use existing industry relationships to identify, onboard and develop new local and international vendors
• Lead end to end tender processes, supplier negotiations and contract execution for both goods and services
• Negotiate supplier pricing, rebates, trading terms and freight arrangements
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international vendors and service providers
• Review purchasing patterns and replace reactive ordering with structured forecasting
• Manage inbound logistics, freight providers and associated costs
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, pricing and service levels
• Work closely with sales, operations and warehouse teams to anticipate demand
• Develop reporting, controls and KPIs across procurement and logistics
• Identify and deliver cost saving initiatives across goods, services and freight spend

About You

• Experience in procurement or background in supply chain, logistics, freight or transport
• Established network of supplier and vendor relationships within the logistics or freight industry (nice to have, not required)
• Strong track record of supplier negotiation and commercial cost management
• Confident using ERP systems, Excel and other business software
• Strong analytical skills, able to translate data into actionable strategy
• Skilled at stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration
• Comfortable leading and influencing both internally and with external vendors
• Conversational to professional Mandarin alongside English, to support communication with stakeholders