Motherson Lumen Innovations Australia Pty Limited – Hallam VICAssistant Buyer with Junior experience required!Full Time role, located at Hallam – South EastNearly 2 weeks closure over Christmas/NY periodOpportunity for growth and movement within the businessMotherson Lumen, Australia is a market leader in sourcing, developing and delivering components to the OEM vehicle manufacturers in the global market. Motherson Lumen is forging ahead and is committed to delivering high quality products and services.We have an Assistant Buyer position available for an administrative allrounder who understands the daily operational activities in Procurement.The primary role is to manage procurement administration and reporting, ensuring best data management, reporting support and RFQ releasing adherence that complies with Lumen internal customer and process requirements, whilst providing office assistance to General Manager Operations in daily business operations.You will be reporting to the Strategic Buyer Team Lead, and your key responsibilities will entail the following:Perform administration support and tasks to support General Manager Operations such as data entry and analysis, maintenance of spreadsheets, reports and filing, contacting and following up internal and external stakeholders, and other daily duties. Assist responsible buyer to analyze quotes further towards recommendation.Handle the releasing of Requests for Quotation (RFQ) from procurement email address to potential bidders as directed from responsible buyer.Monitor and follow up quotes related to production drawing release.Manage Quotation Tracking Sheet with information supplied from buyer.Remind bidders of quote due dates and follow up with late quotes towards quote receipt.Publish "RFQ on Time" and "Quote under Target" report second week every month.Handle the releasing of Request for Information (RFI) to new suppliers as directed from management.The successful applicant will have the following qualities:Experience in Procurement or Sourcing Administrator/Analyst in a manufacturing/corporate environment preferred; training can be arranged.Experience in Purchasing (including Sub Contracts) and negotiation would be an advantage; training can be arranged.Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience of customer/supplier interaction.Attention to detail, decision making and problem-solving skills.Time Management and Organizational/Planning skills.Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications preferred.Experience in the use of MRP systems preferred but not necessary; training can be arranged.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand manufacturing process flow would be an advantage; training can be arranged.Knowledge of off-shore sourcing and supply base would be an advantage.Proactive with a "can do" attitude, and strong customer focus.If you are interested in this role, please apply using the apply button along with a copy of your updated resume and a covering letter.Please note: Only candidates who are successful with their application will be contacted.
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