Procurement & Supply Supervisor

Search and Select; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Poles is seeking an organised procurement and supply chain professional to lead international purchasing, imports, logistics and inventory operations in NSW. The role, reporting to the General Manager, combines procurement and supervision of Warehouse and Project Facilitation teams, with roughly 70% hands-on procurement and logistics and the rest in supervision, reporting and systems.

You will source products efficiently, manage stock, control freight costs, and ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain operations
• Manufacturing or industrial distribution experience
• Degree in Supply Chain or related field is an advantage
• Strong international purchasing and import logistics
• Stock/inventory management experience
• Team supervision or coordination experience
• Strong Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Organised hands-on with ability to prioritise

Responsibilities

• Manage international and local purchasing, supplier relations, and stock replenishment
• Coordinate overseas suppliers, import orders, container planning, and international freight
• Negotiate freight rates, monitor shipping schedules, and optimise landed costs
• Oversee inventory accuracy, stock availability, and warehouse operations
• Supervise and support Warehouse and Project Facilitation teams, setting priorities
• Maintain purchasing, inventory and pricing data within the ERP system
• Develop operational reports, monitor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, logistics and processes

Skills

International purchasing

Import logistics

Freight forwarding

Inventory management

Supplier negotiations

ERP systems NetSuite

Excel

Team supervision

Cost control

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• Narellan, NSW | Full-Time, Permanent
• $100K-$120K base + Super
• On-site Monday to Friday

International Poles is an established supplier and manufacturer of poles and related products, servicing commercial customers across NSW and Australia. This role supplies high-quality engineered products to projects and combines international and local sourcing with inventory and supply chain management.

Why join

• Opportunity for you to make a real impact on a growing business
• Take ownership of international purchasing, imports, logistics and inventory operations
• Hands-on role with genuine career development and the potential to move into an Operations Manager position
• Work in a close-knit team that embraces teamwork
• Report to a consultative GM that supports new ideas and values staff contributions

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this diverse, hands-on position combines procurement and supply chain management with supervision of the Warehouse and Project Facilitation teams. Roughly 70% of the role is hands-on procurement and logistics, with the balance in team supervision, reporting and systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring products are sourced efficiently, stock is available, freight costs are controlled, and customer orders are delivered on time and in full (DIFOT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage international and local purchasing, supplier relationships and stock replenishment
• Coordinate overseas suppliers, import orders, container planning and international freight
• Negotiate freight rates, monitor shipping schedules and optimise landed costs
• Oversee inventory accuracy, stock availability and warehouse operations
• Supervise and support the Warehouse and Project Facilitation teams, setting operational priorities
• Maintain purchasing, inventory and pricing data within the ERP system
• Develop operational reports, monitor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, logistics and operational processes

About You:

• You are an organised, solutions-focused procurement or supply chain professional who enjoys taking ownership and keeping operations running efficiently
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain operations, ideally within manufacturing, building products or industrial distribution.
• A degree in Supply Chain or a related field will be an advantage
• Strong experience in international purchasing, import logistics, container planning and freight forwarding
• Sound knowledge of inventory management, supplier negotiations and cost control
• Experience supervising or coordinating teams, with the confidence to lead by example
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite highly regarded)
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities