Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally. We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote, and help sell our customer’s products! With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated Purchasing Specialist to join our team here at MCC Melbourne. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting end-to end varied procurement processes and contracting activities for our Melbourne plant.
In this exciting and varied role, you will:
- Manage supplier relationships and material supply programs.
- Support ANZ Regional Procurement with data management, analysis, supplier tenders, and cost reduction activities.
- Oversee supply forecasting, quality processes, and negotiate supplier contracts.
- Maintain data on raw material costs, exchange rates, and local contracts (e.g., cleaning, pest control, freight).
- Contribute to project pipeline savings.
- Provide R&D with information on new products and opportunities.
- Authorize invoices and ensure correct pricing.
- Support continual improvement in operations.
- Ensure safe work practices and address safety concerns in the supply chain.
- Perform other duties as required
- Prior experience in Procurement, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
- High level of planning, sourcing, negotiation, tendering and contract management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate experience in undertaking multiple procurement activities from start to finish.
- High level of maturity and credibility to influence others and build/maintain strong internal and external relationships.
- Actively promote and advocate diversity and inclusion and our gender equality ambitions.
- Competitive remuneration
- Free onsite parking
- Health & wellness program
- Local & global career opportunities to development & build your brilliant career
- Private health insurance discount
- To help employees thrive at home & at work, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee referral program, our employees are rewarded for helping us find great talent!
- Reward & recognition programs aligned to our values and with high performance.
- Regular social events encouraging a fun & friendly environment.
- Values-based culture
- Supportive & inclusive environment
- Progressive, market leading & high performing business
- Part of an organisation that strongly believes in sustainability goals to make a difference to our planet.
Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know! If you don’t quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter.
Diversity & Inclusion
At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.
MCC does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of MCC, and we will not be liable for any fees related to such submissions.