Strategic APAC Buyer - Gateway Procurement

Lego Discovery Center; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free attraction access

Global development opportunities

Additional leave benefits

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Enjoy the Ride Pass & hotel discounts

Fun work environment

Zusammenfassung

Merlin Entertainments is the leading operator of visitor attractions with over 140 attractions in 25 countries. We are seeking a Senior Buyer - Gateway APAC to join our Global Procurement team based in Sydney or Melbourne, leading strategic sourcing for Gateway attractions across APAC.

You will work with attraction leadership, finance and global procurement to deliver measurable commercial value while upholding responsible sourcing practices.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in strategic procurement, sourcing or category management.
• Experience delivering commercial value through sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Experience leading tender processes, including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs.
• Strong supplier relationship management and contract management capability.
• Excellent commercial, financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret spend and supplier data.
• Proven ability to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of a business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other procurement reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a regional and global team environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Gateway APAC attractions.
• Develop and implement regional category and sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement priorities.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and major contract renewal projects.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, leverage regional purchasing power and improve commercial outcomes.
• Conduct spend, supplier and market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and cost efficiencies.
• Develop strategic relationships with key regional suppliers and lead supplier performance reviews.
• Drive supplier innovation, continuous improvement and operational resilience initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contractual agreements to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Partner with business leaders, General Managers and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with operational priorities.
• Support responsible sourcing practices, including sustainability, Modern Slavery and ESG requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Merlin governance, risk management and procurement policies.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Sourcing

Category management

Tender management

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Ausbildung

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

Merlin Entertainments is the leading operator of visitor attractions with over 140 attractions in 25 countries. We are seeking a Senior Buyer - Gateway APAC to join our Global Procurement team based in Sydney or Melbourne, leading strategic sourcing for Gateway attractions across APAC.

You will work with attraction leadership, finance and global procurement to deliver measurable commercial value while upholding responsible sourcing practices.