Procurement Specialist

Details of the offer

Bulla Dairy Foods is 100% Australian owned and operated and has been proudly making dairy products in country Australia for six generations. We are one of Australia's oldest family-owned dairy companies and believe in our brand, our people and take pride in crafting dairy products for the world.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our procurement team.
Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for categories across indirect spend, packaging and raw materials as required and as part of your ongoing professional development across the team.
This is a great opportunity to join a string team and have the opportunity to significantly impact a growing business.
Your responsibilities will include:

Promote Safety, Quality and Process within the business and ensure SQP thinking is incorporated into all purchasing decisions
Management of direct reports as required in either raw or packaging material sourcing.
Obtain quotations (RFP, RFO or formal tender) from suppliers
Responsible for acquiring required quotations, maintaining pricing system and procurement metrics including category spend analysis, PPV management and setting budget standard prices.
Analysis of RFP, RFO and tender responses received from the market.
Complete contract recommendations for business approval.
When required, conduct contract negotiation, implementation, and management in conjunction with the Procurement Manager
Manage selected supplier relationships in support of Procurement Manager
Coordinate samples and establish specifications with suppliers to meet marketing and R&D briefs
Support the Procurement Manager in identifying and evaluating alternate materials or suppliers that may provide quality or cost improvements
Assist with embedding a culture of innovation and internal customer service within the Procurement team.
Actively communicate with the Marketing, Operations, Quality and Innovation functions of the Business to understand both their specific NPD issues and needs, and broad, strategic aims and requirements.
Manage the allocation and creation of SAP item numbers for new materials.

You will have:

Strong leadership skills with the capacity to positively influence people and to initiate and deliver change independently or through teamwork
Over 3 years of experience working in procurement sourcing roles within FMCG organisations preferably food manufacturing FMCG
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and effective presentation skills
Demonstrated project management skills needed to manage and communicate detailed and practical plans.
Strong logical and lateral thinking skills with a demonstrated capacity for innovation.
Capacity to develop, maintain and effectively utilise information management and reporting systems.
Intermediate to advanced competency in computer-based communication and information management tools (Word, Excel, Power point, BI reports)
Understanding of either or the Raw Materials, Packaging and Indirects categories in FMCG environment
Detailed working knowledge of the entire Supply Chain


What we can offer you:

A hybrid working model as standard, encompassing both flexible work from home arrangements and access to our Melbourne and regional sites
A great cultural environment in a proud, Australian family-owned business
A variety of benefits including a Short-Term Incentive Program, corporate clothing allowance, delicious take-home product and free on-site parking at all our sites


This is a rare and exciting opportunity within a reputable family business. With great opportunities for personal growth and development, you'll contribute to the success of this iconic household brand with a long history and bright future. If this sounds like you, please apply now to join the Bulla family.

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