Procurement Specialist

Cochlear Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited in Sydney, Macquarie, invites a Procurement Specialist to develop and execute procurement processes and strategies to optimise the performance of the function. You will manage supplier relationships, ensure compliant buying activities, and support strategic sourcing with input for category strategies and supplier performance.

The role requires strong negotiation, autonomy and the ability to work with internal stakeholders in a medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated procurement experience in a commercial environment.
• Astute in the management and operation of suppliers with proven ability to assess capability and proposals.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of quality and regulatory systems for medical device companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance, including delivery, quality, capacity and cost.
• Place purchases, maintain procurement data, and manage stock and non-compliance activities.
• Support Strategic Sourcing with inputs for category strategies and project milestones.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contracts

Stakeholder communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Quality/regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

## Procurement SpecialistApply: Sydney: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 23, 2026 (11 days left to apply): R-624128## **Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time.**Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.**The Opportunity**Cochlear has an opportunity for a **full-time** position of **Procurement Specialist** based in our **Sydney, Macquarie** office. In this role, the successful **Procurement Specialist** will seek to develop, implement, and execute procurement processes and strategies to optimise and continually improve the performance of the Procurement function in delivering Cochlear’s strategy. Responsibilities include:* Responsible for supplier and internal stakeholder relationship management and establishing appropriate communication channels.* Accountable for ensuring that buying activities are performed including but not limited to order placement, maintaining procurement data, non-compliance management, inventory management, forecasting reporting, stock take and budget activities are carried out as directed etc.* Responsible for supporting Strategic Sourcing by providing all relevant inputs for the development, ratification, and periodic review of category strategies that support the delivery of Cochlear’s strategic initiatives or outcomes. Accountable for the execution of the category strategy.* Responsible for supplier performance measurement, including but not limited to such measures as delivery, quality, capacity, cost etc.* Responsible for providing commercial advice and related considerations, to assist internal Cochlear teams in relation to supplier and contract management.**What makes this opportunity unique?**This role works in supporting Strategic Sourcing by ensuring that Procurement are conducting all necessary activities to required milestones within new product developments or projects and to support periodic reporting in line with project requirements.**About You.** As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:**Required Skills*** Demonstrated Procurement Experience in a commercial environment, incorporating project, service delivery, technology, or supplier management.* Astute in the management and operation of suppliers with proven ability to assess the capability suppliers and commercial proposals.* Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in supplier management and contract negotiations.* Sound understanding of supplier contracts and the initiative to seek timely advice on technical and operational perspectives from both internal and external sources to ensure the most favourable commercial outcomes.* Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.* A strong communicator, able to build positive stakeholder relationships.* Ability to quickly resolve daily challenges.* Knowledge of quality and regulatory systems for medical device companies.**Desired Skills*** Manufacturing background.* Knowledge of and exposure to high-tech manufacturing or engineering-focused manufacturing environments.* Exposure to advanced sourcing methodologies and models.* Exposure to Lean methodologies or other continuous improvement tools and thinking.If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.