Strategic Purchasing Lead – Manufacturing, 20% Bonus

Rarekind; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Rooftop terrace

Parking

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Rarekind is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Lead to manage our Australian purchasing function from Kemps Creek, directing three Purchasing Officers and shaping supplier relationships. You’ll balance cost, quality and availability while keeping materials moving and supporting production across the site.

You’ll lead negotiations, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to SAP S/4HANA upgrade projects, with scope for hybrid work after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Five years+ purchasing or procurement experience including team leadership.
• Experience with SAP MM and MM-related purchasing data.
• Strong supplier/negotiation and inventory management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own Australian purchasing function, leading three Purchasing Officers.
• Keep materials flowing and maintain dependable supplier relationships.
• Negotiate commercial terms and address supply challenges with production, technical and warehouse teams.
• Identify supply risks, improve processes and extract maximum value from supplier networks.
• Contribute to SAP S/4HANA upgrade and broader systems projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP MM

Job description

Rarekind is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Lead to manage our Australian purchasing function from Kemps Creek, directing three Purchasing Officers and shaping supplier relationships. You’ll balance cost, quality and availability while keeping materials moving and supporting production across the site.

You’ll lead negotiations, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to SAP S/4HANA upgrade projects, with scope for hybrid work after onboarding.