Purchasing Manager

Alltech Lienert Australia is a successful animal nutrition premix and supplement manufacturing company with nearly 60 years of industry experience, backed by the global support of our parent company, Alltech.

We manufacture and supply high-quality animal feed products and nutritional solutions for commercially farmed animals throughout Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Purchasing Manager to join our team.

This position is responsible for the effective purchasing and planning of raw materials and operational inventory. The role will focus on securing quality products, maintaining reliable supply, managing supplier relationships and achieving the best possible commercial outcomes for the business.

Working closely with Production, Sales, Technical, Quality and Administration, you will ensure purchasing decisions support manufacturing requirements, inventory targets, product quality and business growth.

Key responsibilities include

- Purchasing and planning raw materials and operational inventory
- Negotiating pricing, payment terms and supply arrangements with approved suppliers
- Balancing cost, quality, consistency and supplier service to achieve the best overall outcome
- Developing and maintaining strong, professional supplier relationships
- Monitoring raw material markets, pricing movements, availability and supply risks
- Communicating upcoming price changes and market trends to relevant departments
- Working with Production and other key stakeholders to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Supporting product costing, pricing and tender activities where required
- Maintaining accurate supplier information, purchasing records and activity within company systems
- Identifying alternative suppliers, products and commercial opportunities
- Contributing to continuous improvement across purchasing and inventory processes




- Ensuring purchasing activities comply with company quality, safety and operational requirements

About You You will be an experienced purchasing skilled with solid commercial judgement, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build productive supplier relationships.

Stockfeed, Additive or Ingredient Experience will be highly regarded.

You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate or will need:

- Experience within animal nutrition, agriculture, feed manufacturing or a related industry will be highly regarded
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply planning or a similar commercial role
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-saving and supply opportunities
- Experience managing raw materials, inventory or products within a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and business management systems
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across departments

About the Benefits Our team is energetic, and committed to delivering high-quality products and service.

We can offer you

- A competitive remuneration package
- The opportunity to work with a well-established Australian business supported by a global organisation
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth

If you are a commercially focused purchasing professional who enjoys building strong supplier partnerships and delivering practical business outcomes, we would like to hear from you. Applications close Friday 20th November

📌 Purchasing Manager (Roseworthy)
🏢 Alltech Lienert Australia
📍 Roseworthy