Buyer- Operations Purchasing

  • Global Automotive Company
  • Contract Role
  • Melbourne Based

$35 (hourly)

Melbourne

Our client is an international Automotive manufacturer providing quality motor cars to the Australian and International market. As a market leader and innovator, this is your opportunity to strive in a remarkable workplace environment with an award winning organisation.

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to work in the Purchasing team based at Broadmeadows. Reporting into the Purchasing department the primary focus of this role is to ensure Program Launch Readiness, link with suppliers to actively promote and support diversification and growth activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Vendor Relationship management.
  • Lead implementation of sourcing actions while also liaising with regional and global commodity teams to support strategic direction.
  • Manage engineering changes and manage supplier timing and delivery performance.
  • Support cost recovery actions including plant quality and any warranty issues.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

  • Experience in facilitation and leadership of teams as well as the ability to coach and mentor team members.
  • Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to creatively solve problems.
  • An in depth knowledge of purchasing systems and policies as well as quality tools and methods.
  • Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate to achieve outcomes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications, including an ability to prepare material using clear and concise language and to organise information logically.
  • Strong customer focus and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work cooperatively, in a team environment with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.

The role is a contractual position, through Bayside Personnel, and will provide the opportunity for engagement with colleagues across the Asia-Pacific and Africa region. This is a challenging and diverse role offering the opportunity to work within an iconic Australian company.

All inquiries for this position are to be directed to Gavin Becker at Bayside Personnel on 03 9864 6000 mobile 0437 464 744. When applying please include a cover letter detailing your work experience.

To view all Bayside Personnel job opportunities visit www.baysidepersonnel.com.au

Work Type: Contract
Role: Automotive
Reference Number: 4787420
Sector: Private
Profession:  Engineering
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Contact Details: Gavin Becker, 03 9864 6000
 
2 February 2012

Only People with the right to work in Australia / New Zealand may apply for this position.

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