Procurement Officer

Bucher Municipal is a global leader in the design and manufacture of municipal vehicles and equipment.

Our products include side loaders, rear loaders, front loaders, compact sweepers, road sweepers, vacuum tankers and static compactors.

With local engineering, manufacturing and after-sales support across Australia, we’re proud to deliver reliable products and solutions to councils and customers nationwide.

About the role

• We’re looking for an experienced
• Procurement Officer to join our

Bendigo team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll help build and manage a strong supplier network across a range of material categories.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery and overall supplier performance.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll have the opportunity to influence procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers and contribute to cost-saving initiatives across the business.

The role will involve some travel to Bucher Municipal sites and supplier locations within Australia.

• What you’ll be doing
• Research and develop supplier markets for assigned material categories
• Identify and assess new suppliers and sourcing opportunities
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supply agreements
• Manage supplier contracts and resolve supply and quality issues
• Manage the ECN process for purchased items
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed targets
• Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities
• Conduct supplier reviews, assessments and audits
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams on supplier selection and improvement
• Provide market and supplier insights to the business
• Prepare procurement reports and updates for management
• Support national and group purchasing activities
• Work with operational purchasing teams to resolve supplier issues
• What you’ll bring

You’ll ideally have

• 3+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing or buying
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or a similar environment
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Good commercial and financial understanding
• Experience identifying and delivering cost savings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with supplier performance management
• Knowledge of MRP systems, inventory management and forecasting
• Understanding of Kanban/JIT principles
• Experience working on procurement or improvement projects
• Exposure to international purchasing is desirable
• Understanding of engineering or manufacturing processes is desirable
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office is desirable
• A relevant degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related field is desirable
• CIPS, CPSM or CSCP qualification is desirable
• What we’re looking for

• We’re looking for someone who is

• Commercially minded and confident negotiating with suppliers
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Analytical and comfortable working with data and costs
• Proactive and confident identifying opportunities for improvement Collaborative and comfortable working across different teams
• Accountable, ethical and professional in their approach

What’s in it for you?

• Bendigo-based permanent opportunity
• Join a global industry leader with a strong Australian presence
• Opportunity to influence procurement and supplier strategies
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to national operations and suppliers

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact on supplier performance, cost and business outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

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