Company Description

Makinex is an Australian-owned company specializing in the design, development, and distribution of innovative equipment solutions for construction, landscaping, equipment hire, infrastructure, and related industries. Since 2004, Makinex has focused on creating unique products that help contractors and tradespeople work faster, safer, and more efficiently. The company’s solutions are extensively researched and rigorously pre-tested, particularly for the demanding Australian hire and rental market, to ensure durability, performance, and reliability. Makinex’s product range includes powered hand trucks, dual pressure washers, compact generators, jackhammer trolleys, and mixing stations, all engineered to save time and physical effort on job sites. The business continues to expand globally, offering practical innovations that significantly increase productivity in the construction industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Purchasing & Production Manager is a full-time responsible for overseeing procurement and production activities to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality products. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and contracts, and coordinates purchasing schedules to align with production and inventory needs. The position also oversees production planning, monitors workflow, and collaborates with design, engineering, and operations teams to support current product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing demand forecasts, optimizing stock levels, resolving supply chain issues,



implementing process efficiencies, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Global Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring products are delivered on time, meet quality expectations and are sourced efficiently. You’ll work closely with Mandarin-speaking suppliers, internal stakeholders and our contract manufacturing partners, while identifying opportunities to improve systems, reduce costs and optimise inventory.

This role requires regular travel between our Artarmon and Frenchs Forest sites in Sydney.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage production, purchasing, sourcing and distribution across the product portfolio.
- Oversee supplier relationships, purchase orders, logistics and order fulfilment.
- Coordinate product assembly and ensure quality, safety and delivery standards are met.
- Manage inventory, stock levels and SAP purchasing data.
- Identify cost-reduction and procurement opportunities while maintaining quality and supply reliability.
- Drive improvements to production systems, processes and SAP efficiencies.
- Monitor production and purchasing metrics and provide accurate reporting.




- Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure timely delivery.
- Support working capital optimisation through inventory management and supplier payment terms.
- Provide backup support to the Global Production Manager as required.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an organised, commercially minded and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working across production, procurement and supply chain. To be considered for this role, you must possess:

- A qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, preferably mechanical or electrical engineering
- Experience in production, procurement, sourcing or supply chain management
- Strong technical understanding of materials selection, manufacturing and quality control processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
- An understanding of quality standards and health and safety requirements
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Mandarin language skills are required, with the ability to communicate confidently with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and business partners.
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply.

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📌 Purchasing & Production Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Makinex
📍 Sydney