Purchasing Lead – Global Sourcing & Stock Optimization

Mars Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Recruitment in Melbourne seeks a Purchasing Lead to manage the procurement of goods across all sites and to lead a team of three purchasing officers. The role balances cost, quality and delivery, maintains stock availability and builds supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation skills, and proven experience in purchasing processes, stock control, and cost management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain or purchasing roles.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier pricing, terms and quality.
• Understanding of purchasing processes, stock replenishment, supplier evaluation and cost control.
• Proficient with MS Office, inventory systems and purchasing software management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the purchasing team of three officers.
• Develop and execute procurement strategy for local and international purchasing.
• Raise, adjust and finalise purchase orders (local and import) based on system recommendations and analysis.
• Negotiate and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost competitiveness, quality and delivery.
• Maintain optimal stock levels in collaboration with inventory, sales and operations.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage budgets, forecast spend and drive cost savings.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Supply chain

Stock management

Stakeholder comms

Team leadership

Tools

MS Office

Inventory systems

Purchasing software

Job description

Mars Recruitment in Melbourne seeks a Purchasing Lead to manage the procurement of goods across all sites and to lead a team of three purchasing officers. The role balances cost, quality and delivery, maintains stock availability and builds supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation skills, and proven experience in purchasing processes, stock control, and cost management.