Strategic Global Logistics & Procurement Specialist

Phoenix EMS; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix EMS is an Australian electrical engineering and manufacturing business with operations in Newcastle and Perth. We are seeking a logistics/procurement professional to manage international freight, coordinate dispatches, and oversee BOM-informed purchasing for projects.

You will build supplier relationships, optimize costs, track lead times and drive continuous improvements across the supply chain, while ensuring WHS&E compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, procurement, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong purchasing and warehouse experience.
• Demonstrated supplier, vendor and freight management experience.
• Electrical procurement knowledge and BOMs understanding.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building capability.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and ability to perform under pressure.
• Commitment to WHS&E, quality and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end international sea and air freight, from booking through to delivery
• Assist warehouse and dispatch team with coordination of daily domestic and complex project dispatches
• Manage purchasing of standard and OEM products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget
• Monitor inventory, replenishment and Min/Max stock levels to maintain availability
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, freight providers and transport carriers
• Negotiate pricing and review freight options for cost reduction and improved service
• Track lead times and proactively manage supply or delivery risks
• Work with sales, projects, warehouse and procurement to meet customer/project needs
• Resolve logistics, procurement and inventory issues quickly and effectively
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the supply chain

Skills

Logistics expertise

Purchasing

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

WHS & E compliance

Job description

Phoenix EMS is an Australian electrical engineering and manufacturing business with operations in Newcastle and Perth. We are seeking a logistics/procurement professional to manage international freight, coordinate dispatches, and oversee BOM-informed purchasing for projects.

You will build supplier relationships, optimize costs, track lead times and drive continuous improvements across the supply chain, while ensuring WHS&E compliance in a dynamic environment.