Our global manufacturing client is looking for a Purchasing Manager.
Your new company An established organisation within the manufacturing and industrial sector is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support its procurement and supply chain operations.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where material availability, supplier performance, and operational efficiency are critical to business success.Your new roleAs Purchasing Manager, you will oversee day-to-day procurement activity and lead the effective execution of purchase requisitions and purchase orders to support production requirements.You will act as a key procurement contact across finance, engineering, production, and planning teams, ensuring materials are available when required and supplier performance is effectively managed.Overseeing the end-to-end purchase order life cycle, including the timely and accurate processing of purchase requisitionsManaging the creation, issuing, and tracking of purchase orders through ERP or operational systemsEnsuring purchase orders are aligned with agreed pricing, terms, specifications, quantities, delivery dates,



and shipping instructionsProactively monitoring open purchase orders and acting as the escalation point for expediting and delivery issuesMaintaining regular supplier communication to confirm production and delivery schedulesProviding updates on material availability and delivery status to production and planning teamsResolving immediate supply issues, including short shipments, logistics delays, and other procurement disruptionsManaging day-to-day relationships with approved suppliers and acting as the first point of escalation for operational supplier mattersWhat you'll need to succeedA tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related disciplineA minimum of 5 years' experience in operational procurement, purchasing, or buyingPrevious experience within a manufacturing or industrial environmentProven experience managing purchase requisition, purchase order, and expediting processesHands-on experience using a major ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similarStrong reporting capability, with the ability to develop tracking tools that provide visibility over procurement activityExcellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing prioritiesWhat you'll get in returnYou will have the opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a complex procurement and supply chain environment.
This position offers the chance to manage a team, improve procurement processes, work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute directly to production continuity and supplier performance outcomes.
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📌 Purchasing Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Victoria