Buyer - Procurement

Strategic Procurement

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Strategic Procurement

Develop and improve processes affecting procurement. Reporting processes of procurement activities. Manages RFT / RFP documentation and assists the evaluation and implementation of tender responses. Continually assesses opportunities to gain better value from procurement arrangements. Identifies and profiles alternative suppliers for the sourcing of products and services. Other duties and responsibilities may be determined from time to time. Develop strong and creditable relationships and ready contacts within the Australian business, within the APAC sourcing group, and with key suppliers. Act in accordance with company policies and practices. Provide support to Supply Chain Manager where required. Support Localization Strategies.

Daily Activities

Processes purchase requests from various departments. Sources and obtains quotes on goods and services. Uses Oracle system to raise purchase orders to suppliers for required goods or services. Handle credit request and returns to suppliers. Reviews invoice discrepancies from suppliers and make necessary adjustments. Maintains contractor database and keeps copies of current certificates and licenses. As required co-ordinate sub-contractors for services related to plan. Participate in APAC sourcing activities and WebEx when required. Maintain sourcing and pricing data within the oracle system. Assist in cost savings activities. Produce and maintain reports. Provide role coverage support when required. Manage third party suppliers. Assist in facilitating and managing procurement projects and supporting objectives. Assist with third party supplier analysis and set up. Manage supplier contracts and qualification certificates in Oracle system.

Work Standard

Documented systems. Contemporary best practice. Ensures sourcing at the right quality, price, delivery and reliability. Demonstrates robust and quality processes including risk assessment. Demonstrates and tracks value improvement from suppliers. Assists in setting procurement goals and performance indicators. Demonstrates appropriate engagement practices with suppliers. Work within the DAPL quality system. Display good knowledge of the businesses spend portfolio. Follow company policies, including Governance / Ethical guidelines.

Safety

Ensures safe systems of work and safe equipment. Actively promotes safety. Monitors safety performance for area of responsibility. Sets the expectation to work safely through responses and commitment. Attends toolbox meetings. Reports incidents as needed.

General

Undertake all tasks with a positive and professional work ethic. Ensures all work is undertaken in a safe and tidy manner. Ensures all activities related to your duties comply with Company policies and procedures, relevant legislation, legal and professional standards as well as the Company's Code of Conduct. Undertake any other task associated with the operations of the business that may be reasonably requested from time to time or subject to a specific direction.