Procurement Manager

Perth, Full Time, Manufacturing

Vacancy Listing Dates 28/10/2026 to 25/11/2026

Please Quote Reference Number 19053

• Full-time opportunity
• Salary: $110K per year, plus statutory superannuation
• Perth, WA location

Job Summary

Australian Concrete Posts Pty Ltd are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Manager to manage our new Western Australia (WA) concrete products manufacturing facility. In this role, you will ensure the uninterrupted flow of raw materials, components, and factory supplies required for our production lines. Your primary focus will be maintaining optimal inventory levels, securing competitive pricing, maintaining strict quality standards, and building resilient supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Research, identify, and onboard reliable vendors for raw materials and engineering components.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and conduct periodic performance reviews.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment schedules, and delivery timelines to maximize cost efficiency.
• Identify sources of new products as required from both existing and new vendors, coordinate samples and product specifications and initiate new product set-up
• Identify alternative sources of supply on products to assist in cost reduction and meet supply goals

Purchasing and Order Management:

• Oversee the purchase requisitions and Purchase Orders (POs) through the Enterprise Resource Planning (Fishbowl Inventory) system.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning to align material deliveries with manufacturing schedules.
• Overseeing recording systems to track open orders and proactively resolve transit delays.
• Maintain comprehensive procurement records.
• Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings, cost avoidance and total cost of ownership improvements
• Establish procurement policies, processes, governance and approval frameworks
• Support procurement risk management and supplier due diligence
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement systems, processes and ways of working
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships including evaluation of potential new vendors and conducting regular vendor reviews

-Develop and execute the procurement strategy aligned with operational and commercial objectives

Inventory and Cost Control:

• Monitor stock levels to prevent both material shortages and excessive capital tied up in inventory.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchasing, alternative sourcing, or material substitution.
• Develop and implement cost savings strategies to improve purchasing practices
• Evaluate current products to optimize range and review price agreements and pricing proposals
• Establish practical stock control, inventory and recordkeeping processes on site.
• Coordinate the movement of materials, parts and consumables to support production and maintenance requirements.
• Directing stock, processing, transport and collections plans.
• Coordinating logistics, compliance, and reporting documentation
• Understand and manage delivery schedules in line with Chain of Responsibilities and company policies and procedures
• Liaise with transport providers, freight forwarders, suppliers and vendors.

Quality and Compliance:

• Collaborate with Quality Control (QC) to ensure all incoming materials meet industry regulations and internal technical specifications.
• Manage the return and replacement process for non-conforming or damaged goods.
• Secondary Responsibility

Staff Supervision:

• Oversee staff activities and performance management.
• Supervising and coordinating team members during procurement operations
• Allocating duties and ensuring work is completed correctly and efficiently
• Maintain high level of service to meet internal and external customers’ requirements
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Mentor and develop team members, supporting capability across the operation
• Leading the team, developing team leads and addressing performance issues

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar procurement management position. A relevant tertiary degree or diploma will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Salary: $110,000 per year, plus statutory superannuation

Apply now through our online application form - https://www.netyourjob.com.au/jobs/19053.php