Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator

Henchman Products; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henchman Products is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Coordinator to manage purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and logistics across the business. You will source materials efficiently, negotiate favourable terms, and ensure on-time delivery while contributing to process improvements.

You'll work closely with operations, freight providers, and suppliers, applying strong organisational skills and attention to detail to drive cost reductions and service quality in a hands-on

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate favourable commercial outcomes.
• Strong inventory management and stock control experience.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing purchase orders for stock replenishment and customer projects.
• Monitoring inventory levels and maintaining optimal stock holdings.
• Tracking supplier lead times and proactively managing purchase order delivery schedules.
• Liaising with suppliers, freight providers, customs brokers, and transport companies to ensure smooth product movement.
• Coordinating inbound shipments and customs clearance activities.
• Working closely with the Operations team to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Identifying new sourcing opportunities and alternative supply solutions.
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and service levels with suppliers and freight providers.
• Managing supplier performance and resolving quality or non-conformance issues.
• Maintaining accurate supplier, product, and pricing information within company systems.

Skills

Procurement / Purchasing

Supply chain coordination

Inventory management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

As Procurement & Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and logistics operations across the business. Success in this role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to proactively solve supply chain challenges. You will become an expert in our products, suppliers, and operational requirements, ensuring materials and products are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on schedule. This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and directly influence business performance.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and managing purchase orders for both stock replenishment and customer projects.

Monitoring inventory levels and maintaining optimal stock holdings.

Tracking supplier lead times and proactively managing purchase order delivery schedules.

Liaising with suppliers, freight providers, customs brokers, and transport companies to ensure smooth product movement.

Coordinating inbound shipments and customs clearance activities.

Working closely with the Operations team to meet customer delivery expectations.

Identifying new sourcing opportunities and alternative supply solutions.

Negotiating pricing, terms, and service levels with suppliers and freight providers.

Managing supplier performance and resolving quality or non-conformance issues.

Maintaining accurate supplier, product, and pricing information within company systems.

About you

Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or logistics coordination.

Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate favourable commercial outcomes.

Strong inventory management and stock control experience.

Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.

High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Competency using ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

About us

Henchman Products is a leading global supplier of premium tools, specialised tooling solutions, foam shadow boards, tool control systems, and custom tool kits. Founded in Newcastle in 1999, Henchman has grown into an international business with operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Our in-house manufacturing capabilities include CNC-cut high-density foam inserts and the development of our innovative HenchmanTRAK® electronic tool control systems. These solutions help some of the world's leading organisations improve accountability, productivity, and safety in critical maintenance environments.