Procurement Specialist

Devro; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Devro is a global leader in collagen products for the food industry, seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage day-to-day procurement and logistics in Bathurst, NSW. You will partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, QA and Finance to ensure business continuity, cost control and operational efficiency.

The candidate will have 3+ years' experience in regulated FMCG, solid ERP knowledge, and experience in capital projects and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a regulated, quality-driven FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Raw material planning, procurement, and international logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end procurement for raw materials, packaging, indirect spend and capital.
• Coordinate inbound domestic and international logistics and vendor scheduling.
• Support capital engineering projects and governance, including RFx processes and supplier onboarding.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solver

Education

Tertiary qualifications

CIPS Level 4

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of Creating the Added Layer of Value’. Used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.

As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.

Our mission is to sustainably utilize technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible.

About the Role:

The Procurement Specialist supports day-to-day procurement and supply chain operations within a food manufacturing environment. The role will focus on raw material planning and procurement, inbound logistics coordination (including international freight), supplier performance, procurement support for capital engineering projects and global category management. The role works closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, QA and Finance teams to ensure business continuity, cost management, and operational, efficiency

Key Responsibilities

Operational Procurement & Planning

• Execute end-to-end procurement activities for chemical raw materials, packaging, indirect spend and capital.
• Support production planning through inventory management and vendor scheduling.
• Monitor inventory levels and contribute to demand and supply planning decisions through the integrated business planning (IBP) process.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with production requirements and lead times.
• Coordinate inbound domestic and international logistics.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and shipping lines.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively manage delays or disruptions.
• Support compliance with import/export regulations, biosecurity, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with freight cost control and service performance tracking.
• Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding activities.
• Assist with price negotiations and contract renewals
• Monitor supplier performance including delivery, quality and service levels
• Maintain supplier master data and procurement documentation.
• Maintaining accurate contract registers and supporting ongoing contract management activities.
• Support the global category management team.
• Support procurement activities for capital engineering and maintenance projects.
• Preparing documentation for various RFx processes and execution.
• Assist with sourcing equipment, spare parts and engineering services.
• Work closely with Engineering and project teams to support delivery milestones.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure procurement activities align with internal governance standards, policies and food manufacturing compliance standards
• Maintain accurate records in ERP and procurement quality management systems
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and supply chain optimisation
• Support audits and business reporting as required

About You:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a regulated, quality driven manufacturing environment
• Experience in:
• Raw material planning and operational procurement.
• Logistics coordination including international ocean freight.
• Procurement for capital engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications OR minimum CIPS - Level 4 (or actively working towards certification).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
• Understanding of procurement platforms.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
• Proactive and practical problem-solver
• Good Commercial and technical acumen

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

*Please note, closing dates are subject to change and, at time of high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.

Equality and diversity at Devro:

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.