The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR Solutions. We deliver recruitment and career services to organisations and individuals across the employment life-cycle. In Australia, Adecco has over 50 years industry experience making us the most qualified provider and leading supplier of casual and permanent staff.
About Us
An exciting chance is available for an experienced Japanese-Speaking Purchasing Manager to join a well-established international organisation in Brisbane.This is a key role responsible for overseeing purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, leading the procurement team, and developing strategies to improve cost efficiency and operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead,supervise and develop the purchasing/procurement team
- Developand implement effective procurement strategies, policies and processes
- Source,evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost and deliveryrequirements
- Negotiatepricing, commercial terms and contracts with suppliers
- Manageprocurement budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings
- Analysesupplier performance, market trends and procurement data
- Buildand maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
- Workclosely with Finance, Operations and Logistics teams
- Overseepurchase orders, delivery schedules and inventory requirements
Resolve supplier issues and support continuousprocess improvement
Your Profile
- Previousexperience in Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain , ideally at amanagement level
- Strongsupplier management and commercial negotiation skills
- Experienceleading or supervising a team
- Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills
- Abilityto manage budgets, costs and supplier performance
- Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management skills
- Business-levelJapanese and English
- Strongorganisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities