Minetek is a global air, water and sound solutions provider based here in Australia. The business is a leader in the provision of water evaporation, water management, underground ventilation, sound attenuation and noise control solutions.With over 150 years combined experience, the business has successfully delivered thousands of 'world-first' projects for hundreds of clients across the globe.About the Role:To impart knowledge and expertise of procurement and purchasing practices to help ensure strict project and production deliverables are guaranteed.The role will assist stakeholders to plan, develop, and manage procurement, ensuring the process to source and purchase items remain both cost-efficient and of a consistently high quality.This permanent, full-time role will be based in our modern production and office facility in Prestons, Sydney.Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):To provide support to daily purchasing activities, as per departmental needs and key business stakeholders.Sourcing and managing international Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) of raw materials, goods and services in an efficient manner to guarantee maximum cost saving.Identifying potential procurement and buying business possibilities, while maintaining agreements within the plans and regulations of Minetek.Providing regular reporting of procurement activities and cost savings achieved to senior management.Supporting Project Managers to continually reduce costs through effective management of vendors, timing, and quality.Negotiation and establishment of purchase order and supply contracts to provide best cashflow possibilities for business global reach.Establishing sustainable logistics relationships to help guarantee maximum efficiency, productivity and benefit to overall business needs.Regular interaction with stakeholders regarding various agreement issues, doubts, and queries.Explaining procurement processes and requirements to decision makers responsible for business spend and influencing them to adopt best practice, given the complexity of procurement and the time-pressured working environment.Keeping up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge of the business and supplier markets, given the rate of change in these areas.About You:Qualifications, training and experience in inventory and supply chain, with a suitable knowledge of procurement and contract management.The ability to confidently manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes.Expertise sourcing electrical equipment and components highly desirable.A high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and contemporary purchasing software.Practical, self-motivated and approachable, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Outstanding relationship building, networking and negotiation skills with a passion for influencing business improvement and best practice initiatives.The ability to research, identify market trends and make decisions based on relevant data, in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.Highly astute with good analytical and strategic thinking skills and a high attention to detail.Can think 'outside of the box' to improve deliverables, margin and quality.Culture and BenefitsMinetek is an organisation with strong company values, a business that cares about the personal and professional development of its employees. We work hard to provide a work environment that encourages open communication and collaboration, whilst remaining constantly mindful of what it takes to evolve a culture that will support long-term employee engagement.We are offering a competitive salary package, along with exceptional company benefits. Your excellent performance will also be rewarded with career development opportunities, and great team support.#J-18808-Ljbffr