Total 458 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Others category in Australia

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Research potential vendors
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
• Prepare cost analyses
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Liaise with Operation and Store team to ensure all products arrive in good condition

Requirements and skills

• Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Hands-on experience with Globe3 software
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of market research
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Certificate in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field

• You will serve as the on-site representative for inventory management of depot maintenance material and direct oversite of supporting warehouses.
• You will ensure proper flow of incoming and outgoing inventory to support maintenance planning and production.
• You will determine current and anticipated storage requirements and advise supervisors.
• You will continuously review warehousing activities to ensure processes stay current with required support as well as maintaining best utilization of space and equipment.
• You will analyze command regulations, operating procedures and command policies to determine the impact on affected areas of operations.
• You will perform stock reconciliation.
• You will coordinate special services required for movement of equipment and material in support of shipping and delivery as well as facility maintenance to ensure proper care and appearance of assigned warehouses.

• Provides expertise in recommending, initiating, developing and implementing contracting policies strategies, procedures, guidance and control for personnel Army-wide.
• Develops contracting policy and guidance for the Department of Army (DA) concerning all contracting functions.
• Provides expertise in the area of utilizing or referencing Government procurement regulations, statutes, policies, provisions and clauses.
• Provides expertise in regulations and policies for awarding and administering services contracts.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.

Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.

Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.

Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.

Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Requirements:

Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred.

2+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Supervisory and management experience.

Attention to detail.

• Performs COMSEC account transition readiness assessments for DoD's Kay Management Infrastructure (KMI) Program.
• Determines distribution and positioning of equipment and key material among major supply stations, stock points, or COMSEC accounts.
• Determines current and future supply requirements.
• Performs work associated with management of investment and recoverable items.
• Monitors planned or scheduled material requirements and funds availability.

• Provides a full range of procurement analyst services.
• Performs all aspects of contracting oversight, review, and assistance to provide responsive and timely support to customers.
• Aggressively counsels and makes recommendations to maximize small business procurement opportunities.
• Develops guidance materials to explain regulatory and policy changes
• Provides analyst services, oversight, and support for procurements involving highly specialized, enterprise, and/or complex contracts.
• Performs reviews and analysis of procurements involving complex contracts.
• Researches and drafts responses to Congressional inquiries and provides information.
• Provides information and assistance to business concerns relative to participation in the acquisition program.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and reviews procurement programs and issues.
• Prepares and/or consolidates special and recurring reports.
• Performs staff visits to contracting offices and analyzes acquisition statistics.
• Participates in conferences and special events pertinent to Army Small Business Programs.

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with USD(P&R) memo of DEC 22, 2023, Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905. Per 3. Covered Positions E. Table 1.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as senior DoD specialist and advisor on DoD contracting and pricing regulations, policies, and associated procedures.
• Within areas of responsibility, develops new and refines existing procurement policies and regulations including developing and testing new techniques and procedures, evaluating and developing proposed innovations including proposed legislative initiatives, participating in formulation of government-wide policies, providing policy guidance and training to the workforce, and ensuring consistent policy application.
• Teams with acquisition professionals and government stakeholders at all levels to develop and communicate solutions on challenging, complex pricing and contracting issues.
• Serves as the procurement analyst responsible for initiating, developing and recommending contracting operational policies, procedures, guidance and oversight of the Defense Department governmentwide commercial purchase card (GPC) program.
• Serves as a procurement analyst within the DoD Purchase Card Program Management Office.
  Reviews the effectiveness of Component (Army, Navy, Air Force and 4th Estate) purchase card program policies and procedures to ensure that they are consistent with governing law, regulation and DoD policy.
• Leads teams across Component card programs and/or other functional communities within the department to develop and integrate innovative approaches to determine efficiencies in the use of the card and to streamline Departmental processes and operations while minimizing associated costs.
• Works with the Director of Contracting eBusiness (who is the Director of the DoD Purchase Card Program Management Office) and other senior leaders across the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Components to define, integrate, and implement purchase card functional processes to support other strategic goals/objectives of the Department of Defense.
• Develops new policies, methodologies, and techniques to promulgate the innovative solutions and methodologies designed.

Job Description:

1. Responsible for daily procurement work (supplier and raw material development, signing of procurement contracts, tracking goods delivery, invoices, supplier management, etc.)

2. Search for best-selling functional foods on the market, integrate relevant information, and communicate with relevant domestic personnel in a timely manner;

3. Responsible for communicating between departments and clients;

4. Responsible for the registration and maintenance of supplier files;

5. Responsible for making, confirming, arranging shipments and tracking arrival dates of purchase orders;

Job Requirement:

1. Candidates majoring in biology or food are preferred; those with procurement experience in the food industry are preferred;

2. Outgoing personality, meticulous and strong communication skills and interpersonal skills;

3. Candidates who are active, creative and independent with problem solving skills are preferred;

4. Proficient in using office software;

5. Candidates who can speak Chinese relatively fluent are preferred;

Procurement Manager Job Description Template

We are looking for an innovative procurement manager to lead our procurement team. You will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.

Our procurement manager will be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role.

Procurement Manager Responsibilities:

Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.

Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.

Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.

Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.

Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.

Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.

Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.

Preparing procurement reports.

Procurement Manager Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.

Proven experience managing supply chain operations.

Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision.

In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).

Management and leadership skills.

Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Supports the store replenishment effort through coordinating general inventory and merchandise flow, partnering with Sales Managers to ensure replenishment is executed in a systematic, on-brand way. Ensures backroom standards are maintained. Responsible for coaching the activities of the replenishment team involved in the receipt, inspection, quality control, ticketing, picking, consolidation, storage, merchandise display, stocking, price marking and packing of merchandise in and out of the storage facilities. Reports to the Store Manager, Operations Manager, Backroom Manager or Sales Manager. 

Executes corporate backroom standards program to include physically inspecting merchandise, maintaining a high efficiency of the receiving, marking and checking process, movement of merchandise to the sales floor and the accurate flow of merchandise through all backroom functions. Partners with Sales Managers to determine available shelf space and amounts and location of merchandise to be displayed. Assures items are effectively merchandised in accordance with the Brand Integrity Team, accurately price marked and set according to merchandising standards. Assures rotation of stock to prevent spoilage and outdating of stock; marks down price of merchandise to move damaged or perishable stock. Arranges for return to vendor of items which are damaged, shipped in error or unsellable. Receives, locates, stores, ships and warehouses materials, commodities, or equipment in accordance with established procedures and operating requirements. Works with independence in determining sequences of loading and unloading, developing space utilization plans and implementing movement of materials. Assists Sales Managers and Brand Integrity Manager in the planning and execution of all corporate sales programs, promotions and other events where merchandise is involved.

Encourages and empowers all team members to identify opportunities to resolve customer problems and concerns before they happen. Communicates any outstanding problem resolution issues with the Experience Manager or Operations Manager. Understands and articulates all MCX value stories, programs and promotions. Recognizes the core values and mission of the Marine Corps Exchange. Conducts regular inspections of equipment and work areas; follows prescribed preventative maintenance program and makes recommendations for repair or replacement. Identifies and reduces all risks of loss and/or theft. Actively engages in organizational training opportunities that develop personal and professional skills related to: time management, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, career planning, public speaking and small group leadership. Participates in all corporate-led training programs.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Delivers a Dress Blue Experience to all customers throughout the store. Proactively engages all customers in conversation. Addresses customers by rank when appropriate. Understands and operates within all service policies and exercises an “I can DO that!” mentality when a customer problem occurs. Follows up with customers to ensure their problems were resolved. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

May require food handling safety training, handling and certification. May require training and handling of Western Union and other customer services offered. May require light custodial duties, light lifting of merchandise, stocking, setting planograms, price changes, inventory counts and corrections.

Performs other duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

• You will serve as a Contract Review Specialist reviewing high dollar pre/post-award contractual actions for compliance with existing laws and regulations.
• You will analyze and evaluate pre/post-award actions to determine that contract terms/conditions are developed and constructed to distribute technical, financial, and economic risks.
• You will develop reports concerning the analysis of pre/post-award contractual action deficiencies such as incorrect procurement strategy.
• You will conduct studies and review actions to ensure that pricing objectives are developed/negotiated based on adequate data, proper application of pricing principles, accurate analysis, calculation and sound business judgement.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.

Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.

Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.

Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.

Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Requirements:

Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred.

2+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Supervisory and management experience.

Attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing and supervising employees and all activities of the purchasing department.

Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.

Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.

Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.

Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.

Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.

Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.

Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.

Requirements:

Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred.

2+ years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Supervisory and management experience.

Attention to detail.

This is a Maintenance Workforce Development Program (MWDP) Position. To be eligible, you MUST be a WG, WL, WS, or GS-7 or below employee currently working with the Air Force, OR eligible to apply as a military spouse assigned to a Formal Training Plan. This position is a developmental (GS-09 Target GS-11) position. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the GS-09. This position is covered by a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized.

• Perform work associated with the management of items, and preparation of data for accurate planning of budgetary estimates.
• Validate Air Force repair requirements data, initiate repair, maintain documentation for repair actions.
• Review customer requirements and direct worldwide DoD supply activities to optimize worldwide asset distribution.
• Prepare presentations and reports for management relative to any aspect of assigned items or projects when required.
• Determine demand forecast factors, costs, lead times, and asset on hand levels that determine the buy and repair budget requirements for the assigned items.

• You will track the status of actions/orders using automated and manual systems and through contacts with vendors/contractors and with functional personnel within the command.
• You will collect vendor quotes and proposals according to competitive requirement bid information.
• You will assemble and prepare procurement management reports by gathering and consolidating pertinent information.
• You will be responsible for performing a variety of technical work for contract specialists and contracting officer authorized representatives, to include negotiating procurement activities.
• You will use electronic systems for creating, extracting, adding, deleting, editing, and storing information in forms, general correspondence, reports, and memoranda.