Strategic Procurement Specialist — Impactful Sourcing

Cochlear; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cochlear in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist based in our Sydney, Macquarie office to develop, implement and execute procurement processes aligned with Cochlear’s strategic objectives in medical device manufacturing. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee buying activities, support strategic sourcing, and ensure consistent performance measurement and compliance.

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Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in a commercial environment involving projects, services, or suppliers.
• Ability to manage and assess supplier capabilities and commercial proposals.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record in supplier management and contracts.
• Understanding of supplier contracts and ability to seek timely guidance for commercial outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder relationship-building.
• Knowledge of quality and regulatory systems for medical devices.

Responsabilités

• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and establish clear communication channels.
• Oversee buying activities including order placement, data maintenance, non-compliance management, inventory, forecasting, stock takes and budget tasks.
• Support Strategic Sourcing by providing inputs for category strategies and executing them.
• Measure supplier performance across delivery, quality, capacity and cost.
• Provide commercial advice related to supplier and contract management.

Connaissances

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Quality/regulatory awareness

Description du poste

Cochlear in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist based in our Sydney, Macquarie office to develop, implement and execute procurement processes aligned with Cochlear’s strategic objectives in medical device manufacturing. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee buying activities, support strategic sourcing, and ensure consistent performance measurement and compliance.

Join Cochlear to contribute to life-changing hearing solutions and collaborate with