We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Regional Purchasing Manager to join our team in our Clarence Street office in Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and contract management strategies for regionally sourced goods and services. This role focuses on minimising total cost of ownership, improving service quality, and enhancing supplier performance.
The Regional Purchasing Manager will work closely with operational and technical stakeholders in the Eastern Region of our business (NSW & ACT) to ensure that sourcing solutions meet local operational needs while delivering long-term cost reduction, risk minimisation, and standardisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement regional procurement strategies for the Eastern Region
- Identify cost-saving opportunities for regionally sourced goods and services
- Initiate, develop, and negotiate supplier agreements
- Analyse market trends and develop category knowledge
- Manage strategic procurement projects with a cross-functional impact
- Oversee supplier performance, quality, customer support, and price management
- Build new supplier relationships and develop alternative sources and solutions
- Ensure alignment and compliance with national and global procurement strategies and agreements
- Provide guidance and assistance on procurement matters to operations
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Procurement or Operations in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis, market benchmarking, and decision-making.
- Ability to identify opportunities, drive process change, and overcome resistance in complex environments.
- Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba)
- Willingness to travel within NSW and ACT.
- University degree in engineering or business administration (preferred)
- CIPSA student or full membership is preferred.
Our Benefits
At Heidelberg Materials, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings.
- Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
- Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
- Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
- Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
- Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
- Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
- Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
- Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.
Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community.
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