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Our Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.
The Purchasing Manager provides hands-on oversight of a small team of Tactical Buyers, ensuring organized, compliant, and efficient operations. They also ensure the performance of physical flow and associated information aligns with internal customer needs and apply continuous improvement methods to enhance operations. Additionally, they contribute to the optimal deployment and improvement of industrial tools and processes, ensuring the application of best practices in planning and execution.
Working at our Benalla site on Yorta Yorta land, your role purpose is –
Manage purchase requisitions, ensure compliance, and verify supplier consultation and quote analysis
Transform purchase requests into orders and manage the order book
Ensure optimal performance of physical flow and associated information
Share business forecasts with suppliers and analyze risks
Monitor supplier performance and internal customer satisfaction indicators, initiating corrective actions if necessary
Manage interfaces within the entity and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks for incoming and outgoing flows
Monitor raw material stock levels and coordinate deliveries to align with inventory targets, preventing stockouts or excess inventory
Own the Purchasing Master Data and regular reviews to ensure the data aligns with the current business requirements and to ensure compliance
Responsible for HSE due diligence, monitoring the HSE management system, and driving sustainability and emissions reduction initiative
On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:
Appropriate tertiary qualification supported by relevant experience, ideally in FMCG, Oil & Gas, and Defence environments
Significant and relevant experience in a similar capacity within manufacturing, with exposure to a fast-moving, dynamic environment in a commercially driven organization, is preferable
Proficiency in using ERP and understanding its underlying logic
Fundamental understanding of Procurement and Production processes
Basic knowledge of products and their manufacturing processes
Familiarity with supply chain roles, inventory management, and flow management methodologies
Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving techniques
Understanding of industrial/supply chain IT systems and utilization of dashboards for analysis and decision support
Eligibility to obtain Australian Defence Clearances
Good to Know
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You must be able to hold a Baseline Clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.
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