Associate Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

Overview Fulltime - 10 Months Fixed Term ContractLocation: Brisbane, Eight Mile PlainsHyrbid - work from home 1-3 days a week.Are you passionate about improving patient health outcomes?
Would you like to join an organisation on a 10 Months Fixed Term contract with an established history where you can work on high-risk medical devices?
This role will allow you to tap into your drive, initiative, creative solutions-based thinking, and negotiating abilities.Reporting to the Procurement Manager, Global Procurement and Supply Chain, you will bring your buying experience to our collaborative procurement team.
Responsibilities Ensuring that procurement activities are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant global policies, standards, guidelines, and operating proceduresCollaborating with approved suppliers globally and locally to develop supplier relationships based on Cook ValuesActively participating within a Cook cross functional global team to understand business requirements and execute work based on procurement processesCollaborating with the Procurement teams on entity supply issues as required to maintain supplyExecute the procurement requirements as defined by the business, keeping stakeholders top of mindProcess purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with inventory levels and sales forecastsMonitor shipment schedules and communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products Qualifications Previous experience in similar role desiredWilligness to learn various procurement systems, tool, police and procedure is a must and be able to follow guidelines under management directionDiploma in related field desiredUnderstanding of demand planning and inventory managementExcellent time management, planning and organising skills essentialIntermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suiteHighly developed communication and interpersonal skillsPlease note only applicants that have full working rights within Australia are eligible to apply.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.
Shortlisting may commence immediately after advertisement posted.