The Chance
An established and growing supplier of mining, safety and industrial products is seeking a commercially sharp Procurement Manager to take ownership of its purchasing, inventory and logistics functions. Managing approximately $8 million in inventory and a significant freight spend, this is an opportunity to make an immediate and measurable commercial impact. You will move the business beyond consumption-based ordering by introducing disciplined forecasting, smarter stock controls and more effective supplier negotiations. This is a hands-on role for someone who can balance product availability with working-capital efficiency and deliver genuine savings across purchasing, inventory and freight.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a commercially focused procurement and inventory strategyNegotiate supplier pricing, rebates, trading terms and freight arrangementsBuild strong relationships with local and international vendorsReview purchasing patterns and replace reactive ordering with structured forecastingEstablish appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder points and safety-stock settingsImprove inventory turnover while maintaining reliable product availabilityIdentify and reduce excess, obsolete and slow-moving stockManage inbound logistics, freight providers and associated costsMonitor supplier performance, lead times, pricing and service levelsWork closely with sales, operations and warehouse teams to anticipate demandDevelop meaningful reporting, controls and KPIs across procurement, inventory and logisticsIdentify and deliver sustainable cost-saving initiatives
About You
You will be a commercially minded procurement professional who understands that purchasing is about much more than placing orders. To succeed in this role,



you will ideally bring:
Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing or supply-chain managementStrong inventory-management and demand-planning capabilityA proven record of negotiating improved supplier pricing and commercial termsExperience managing freight, logistics providers or inbound supply chainsConfidence working with substantial inventory holdings and broad product rangesStrong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into practical decisionsExperience developing procurement, inventory and supplier-performance KPIsA proactive, accountable and continuous-improvement mindsetClear communication and stakeholder-management skillsExperience within mining supplies, industrial products, safety equipment, distribution, wholesale or a related environment will be highly regarded.
What’s on Offer
Salary of up to $115,000 plus superannuationBonus incentives linked to measurable commercial outcomesDirect opportunity to influence profitability, cash flow and operational performanceOwnership of procurement, inventory, vendors and logisticsStable, established business with an essential product offeringFull-time, office-based position in the inner eastern suburbsSupportive leadership and the autonomy to improve how the function operates
Your performance will be assessed against clear and achievable outcomes, including:
Purchasing savings and improved supplier termsInventory turnover and working-capital efficiencyReduction in excess and slow-moving stockStock availability and order fulfilmentFreight-cost optimisationForecast accuracySupplier delivery and service performance
If you are a sharp negotiator who knows how to optimise inventory and wants a role where your contribution will be visible from day one, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Procurement Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Bellcore
📍 Perth