Procurement Specialist

Techtronic Industries Australia & New Zealand; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Paid Parental Leave

Generous discounts on company products

Discounts on company products

Laptop provided

Novated leasing options

Social events

Job summary

A global consumer goods organization located in Melbourne seeks a Procurement Specialist to join their team. The chosen candidate will manage end-to-end sourcing activities, ensuring that procurement delivers value across all levels. The ideal applicant will have significant experience in purchasing and negotiation, and the ability to work within a dynamic environment to lead stakeholder relationships. This role also offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in procurement, purchasing, sourcing and negotiation.
• Knowledge of general procurement services and practices across Indirect Services categories.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis and negotiation.
• Track and report on orders and pricing, assisting with month-end reporting.
• Engage in negotiations with vendors to ensure quality supply of goods.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize procurement processes and governance.
• Engage with vendors to build positive, sustainable partnerships.

Skills

Experience in procurement

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

SAP experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Office

Job description

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a global organisation, a world-class leader in quality consumer and professional products marketed to the home improvement and construction industries. The TTI brands like MILWAUKEE, RYOBI, AEG, VAX and many others are recognised worldwide for their deep heritage, superior quality, outstanding performance and compelling innovation.

Through an ongoing company-wide commitment to cordless technology, innovation and strong customer partnerships, TTI consistently delivers exciting new products that enhance customer satisfaction and productivity. We are committed to ensuring our people have a great experience at TTI, so in addition to an exciting and challenging role we also provide:

Lifestyle: Hybrid working model to support flexibility.

Personal Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development programs.

Health & Wellbeing: Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program.

Discounts & Perks: Generous discounts on company products, laptop provided, novated leasing options.

Social: Recognition programs and social events to celebrate our team's achievements.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join the Procurement team based predominantly at our Notting Hill office. Reporting to the Senior Category Manager the purpose of this role is to ensure that Procurement delivers the best value to key stakeholders as well as assist in the development of the overall Category strategy and roadmap. The role requires a strong customer-focused culture that influences a positive business partnering approach.

What your day to day looks like:

• Develop an understanding of the business environment in which TTI operates, understand its goals and how Procurement activities help achieve organisational outcomes.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities: market analysis, RFx, evaluation, negotiation, award, and onboarding; support category plans initiatives; conduct spend analytics, identify consolidation opportunities, and recommend sourcing strategies.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts using company templates (MSA/SOW).
• Ensure the business has timely supply of goods and services by sourcing a variety of items as required and provide support on all aspects of procurement activities that may be required to support the wider team.
• Track and report on orders and pricing and assist with month end reporting.
• Assist in the proactive management of supplier performance scorecards, collaborating across the business.
• Engage and influence negotiations with vendors and customers to deliver positive, sustainable relationships through a business partnering approach.
• Assess current processes and propose alternate ways to engage in more efficient and optimized ways.
• Working with end users and other teams to support on GR (goods received) and IR related matters.

About You

• You will have proven experience working in procurement, purchasing, sourcing and negotiation. Marketing category and SAAS experience will be highly regarded.
• Work experience and knowledge of general procurement services and practices across Indirect Services categories is essential.
• Sound communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
• The ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment and accurately manage multiple projects.
• Exhibit relationship management and conflict management capabilities to guide the company-vendor relationship.
• Proven ability in managing and prioritizing multiple projects with competing timelines.
• SAP experience is preferred, intermediate Microsoft Office required.
• Team player and flexible, positive approach.

If you are looking for that next challenging step in your career and are excited at the prospect of joining a large, successful and dynamic organization, then please apply now!