20 Procurement Manager jobs in Australia

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and datacenter capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business. We are seeking a Procurement professional to support the APAC data center operations space.
As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for General Contractor and Construction procurement category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally, you will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. You will also create global Procurement processes and tools to drive innovation across teams.
Key job responsibilities
Manage General Contractor and Construction Procurement categories
Construction material supply chain sourcing and program management
Achieve cost savings through negotiations, value engineering through the supply chain, and strategic initiatives
Analyze category data and metrics to establish and implement procurement category strategies
Understand trends in customers' needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers' priorities
Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically, to the business.
Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost
Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance
Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-execution
Some travel may be required, up to 25%.
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
- Experience in a procurement organization performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
- 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain related work in a procurement organization experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Are you ready to shape the future of Amazon's construction procurement landscape in Australia? Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic construction procurement activities across our diverse portfolio of multi-million-dollar real estate projects.
As a key member of our Construction Category Procurement Pillar, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's growth and innovation in Australia.
We're looking for a dynamic leader who thrives in our fast-paced, results-driven environment. This role offers unique opportunities to influence major construction projects, drive sustainable procurement practices, and collaborate with world-class professionals across Australia. If you're a self-starter who excels in complex, challenging environments and has a passion for construction procurement, this role could be your next career milestone.
This role offers exceptional visibility with senior leadership and the chance to make lasting improvements to Amazon's construction procurement ecosystem. Your success will directly contribute to Amazon's ambitious growth plans, competitiveness and environmental commitments across Australia.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute construction category sourcing strategies across different supply chain tiers (General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs) and geographies across Australia
- Take responsibility for increasing Amazon's competitiveness and maintain continuity of supply and mitigate risks across geographical and business unit boundaries, defining opportunities to suit the particular needs of Amazon business
- Focus on deep diving construction categories and regions to add value to the overall procurement process by identifying synergies, benchmarking, innovation, eliminating waste and identifying economies of scale, thus increasing our competitive advantage
- Drive cost optimization through negotiation, standardization, value engineering, and supply chain improvements
- Build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, suppliers and partners that enables effective collaborative working and a positive and productive working environment own strategic supplier relationships
- Negotiate, execute and manage framework agreements
- Support sustainability initiatives aligned with Amazon's Climate Pledge
- Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making
- Own the individual targets and goals identified across the construction category scope as well as identifying and delivering incremental value and process improvements
- Innovate within the procurement space, automating and improving tools and processes to better support the Procurement Life-cycle
- Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making
A day in the life
- Lead procurement processes including prequalification, onboarding, tender management, evaluations, contract negotiations and award recommendations, delivering to tight timescales, being technically and commercially accurate and to manage several schemes simultaneously
- Drive procurement of innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective construction services to help our Operations teams succeed and delight Amazon.com customers with speed, selection and convenience
- Serve as the key interface between project delivery and any internal central core team from Design and Construction, Real Estate and Legal partners and the senior leadership of external supply chain (General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs)
- Support supplier performance management together with Design and Construction partners
- Provide insight and knowledge of the construction industry and supply chain and in turn develop procurement strategies to support/inform strategic decision making
- Prepare high quality white papers and anticipate objections to proposed procurement approach and gain buy-in from decision makers, including managing differing perspectives to a recommended position. Influence decision-making at senior leadership levels
- Adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs
About the team
You'll join a growing team where your strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and leadership skills will be paramount. Working in an environment that encourages autonomy and creative problem-solving, you'll partner closely with Design and Construction, Real Estate, Legal, and Finance teams to shape and execute innovative category strategies.
Your expertise will be crucial in delivering measurable value creation, driving sustainability initiatives, and establishing best-in-class procurement practices across our Australian operations.
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years experience in procurement, contract and/or commercial management experience within construction
- Experience developing strategies for procurement of various construction supply chain tiers (General Contractor, Tier 2/3 Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs)
- Understanding of the construction industry contracts and procurement processes
- Experience in negotiating various types of large-scale construction contracts
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills to manage complex relationship interfaces.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree qualified in relevant construction related discipline e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architect, Project Management, Quantity Surveying
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

A well established and respected Australian manufacturer with a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer / Manager to join its production team.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a pivotal position responsible for ensuring all manufacturing operations are supported through efficient and strategic procurement.

Why Join Us Competitive salary package of $120K–$140K + bonuses Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and leadershipExposure to global suppliers and improvement-focused operationsWork within a stable, successful Australian manufacturing environment

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of raw material procurement, supplier relationships, and import logistics. This role will see you working closely with the production and operations teams to ensure timely delivery of materials while identifying opportunities for cost and process improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Analysing material usage and forecasting raw material requirementsGenerating and managing purchase orders using ERP systemsConfirming pricing, lead times, and delivery schedulesNegotiating with international and domestic suppliersManaging logistics and freight forwarding for importsMonitoring supplier performance on quality, lead times, and costImplementing continuous improvement initiatives within procurementProviding proactive solutions to supply chain challengesOccasional international travel for supplier engagementRequirements

What You’ll Bring:

Proven background in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (manufacturing preferred)Strong ERP and Excel proficiencySound understanding of purchasing principles, lead times, and Incoterms Experience coordinating international freight and logisticsExcellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skillsCommercial and financial awareness with a proactive, adaptable mindsetAbility to deliver results under time constraints in a fast-paced environmentBenefits

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a driven procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong supplier partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to advance your career with a company that values initiative, reliability, and excellence.

Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon.com that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power, storage options, networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation, building the future, and making history! The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and Data Center capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business. We are seeking a Procurement professional to support our Data Center Capex Services Procurement space as we deliver infrastructure capacity for our customers.
As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for complex categories in the Design engineering, Professional Services (Consultancy Procurement) domain for APAC collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon, while delivering value to our customers . You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally, you will drive results through methods that include go to market strategies , competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. You will also create regional/global Procurement processes and tools to drive innovation across teams.
The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You must be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you must be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. Also, you must have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion to meet business objectives. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon's Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a "get it done" mentality.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage at-least 2 complex consultancy procurement categories covering design engineering, concept to detailed engineering scope for APAC, within the Professional Services procurement team
- Achieve cost savings through standardization, bidding, negotiations and strategic initiatives/programs to unlock value.
- Understand customer requirements and analyze category data to establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies that deliver value to the business
- Understand trends in customers' needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers' priorities, mentor team members.
- Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically, to the business.
- Develop mechanisms and design metrics to track supplier performance, SLA's related to delivery, quality, and cost
- Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance.
- Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
- Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
- Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-execution
About the team
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience in an international Procurement organization performing category management, contract negotiation and bidding
- Creating and implementing category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organization
- Track record of delivering complex or large-scale projects across multiple teams and functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Business, or relevant business discipline from an accredited university
- Experience in data centers, engineering, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company
- Ability to communicate and report on market intelligence data, including commodity trends and labor indexes
- Demonstrated success in driving strategies and analyzing market trends and developing market intelligence to communicate across the organization
- Experience with creating Procurement systems and tools
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Are you obsessed with solving challenging problems? Do you think outside of the box and challenge the status quo? Are you constantly looking for ways to improve your skills and your organization?
If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will have the opportunity to own Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning at the highest level for Amazon's fulfillment business in Australia. You will have a holistic view of supply and demand within the Amazon fulfillment network and be an integral part in creating and implementing large scale strategic initiatives in inventory placement optimization, delivery speed, transportation cost, labor capacity management and more - all with the goal of better serving our customers. There will rarely be a perfect solution, so it will be up to you to make data driven decisions and manage stakeholder relationships while planning and executing within an ever-changing environment.
Interfacing with AU FC Operations, Transportation, Business and Tech teams, you will be a key member of the AU Supply Chain team. The role demands strong analytical and mathematical capabilities. The candidate will analyze various supply chain data and metrics to define an intelligent inventory inbound/inventory placement/Short and Long term planning for Amazon's supply chain network to drive cost efficiency, he/she will also look into our fulfillment system/logic and optimize our outbound process. You'll be able to contribute directly to our customers' experience with the Amazon supply chain, impact placement of millions of units of inventory, and reduce fulfillment costs while maximizing free cash flow.
The broad mission of the S&OP team is to align and optimize the FC network plan for labor and capacity constraints, ideal placement and buy volumes, plan accuracy, and improve tools to automate the planning process. Each week S&OP provide an accurate short to medium term aggregate fulfillment plan (up to 13 weeks) for the AU Amazon fulfillment network. The plan reflects the projected fulfillment needs of the Retail/FBA teams and partners, and includes all inbound and outbound flows across the network. The FC leadership uses this plan in making decisions on full-time and temporary labor as well as in supporting other decisions within the FCs. Also, multiple teams in AU Supply Chain and Transportation organization consume our plan to make critical weekly decisions. The plan also serves as the basis for storage and throughput planning during peak periods. Each published plan should satisfy the best given conditions of labor, storage and throughput capacity requirements of the network while minimizing the total cost to serve customer.
Key job responsibilities
Labor Planning & Execution
- Own end-to-end execution of labor planning mechanisms, developing comprehensive input/output reporting and analytics to drive operational excellence and cost efficiency
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes to optimize workforce utilization and productivity metrics
- Design and maintain scalable labor planning tools that adapt to seasonal variations and business growth in line with topology, operations capability and FC capacity
Strategic Partnership & Execution
- Partner with Operations NTP STL and cross-functional teams to deliver results against planning initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of execution
- Drive accountability through clear communication of performance expectations and metrics
- Develop and implement best practices that can be scaled across multiple sites and operations
Capacity Management & Optimization
- Lead capacity optimization by leveraging Dynamic Capacity Models to proactively identify constraints and drive resolution of operational and mechanical bottlenecks
- Create and maintain capacity forecasting models that account for volume fluctuations, seasonal peaks, and growth projections
- Establish early warning systems to identify potential capacity issues before they impact operations
Project Leadership
- Drive large-scale Throughput Improvement Projects (TIP) focused on enhancing network topology efficiency and operational performance
- Lead root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans
- Design and implement pilot programs to test new operational concepts and processes
- Measure and report on project outcomes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Strategic Initiative Development
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives including:
- Multi-capacity improvement programs to enhance operational flexibility
- Advanced workforce modeling and strategic staffing frameworks
- Innovative labor pool optimization strategies
- Infrastructure enhancement projects to support future growth
- Create business cases and ROI analyses for proposed initiatives
- Monitor and report on initiative progress, adjusting strategies as needed
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with upstream/downstream stakeholders while serving as the primary liaison between regional operations, EF, MM & LM teams
- Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and remove barriers to execution
- Develop and maintain effective communication channels to share performance metrics and project updates
- Create executive-level presentations and reports to communicate strategic initiatives and results
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify and implement process improvements that drive operational efficiency
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization
- Drive innovation through experimentation and calculated risk-taking
Performance Management & Analytics
- Develop and track KPIs that measure the effectiveness of planning initiatives
- Create detailed performance reports and analytics dashboards
- Identify trends and patterns that impact operational performance
- Provide data-driven recommendations for performance improvement
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership mentality, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization while delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
A day in the life
Work backwards from our customers - Consumers, FC, Transportation Network to work out their pain points resulting from Forecast Variances. Understand and analyze root causes and influence stakeholders by connecting across the organization to put in corrective actions to improve upon daily and weekly plans in line with business strategy. Being dynamic and having bias for action is a must.
About the team
Team members are key facilitators across functions to meet Speed, Volume & Cost Goals for the organization. Hence, keeping stakeholders at front of mind at all times is a key principle within this Team. Balancing priorities is a must, however, being thorough, following up and closing the loop with stakeholders on actions, priorities, trade-offs, escalations and effectiveness is key. When problem solving we bring related programs together, spent time to analyze and root cause collectively and define follow up actions, align on responsibilities and take actions in line with our bandwidth. Passionate but empathetic describes S&OP Team.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA., Amentum employs more than 53,000 people on all seven continents, across 80 countries.
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
+ Amentum is recruiting for the position of Supply Chain Coordinator in Brisbane Australia. Supply Chain Coordinator will oversee the logistics and operations of food services for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Full Line Food Distribution in Australia. This role involves managing the supply chain, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring efficient and compliant operations to meet DLA food distribution requirements.
+ This position reports to and takes directions from Regional Supply Chain Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing various supply chain functions, including, warehouse operations, in-bound and out-bound materials movements, overall material expediting and tracking in accordance with procurement operating procedures and guidelines as well as with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
+ The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
+ Supply Chain Coordinator will work closely with warehousing and transportation service providers, customers and vendors for timely deliveries and supports Procurement team with market research and supplier due diligence.
+ Work Location - Brisbane, Australia
**DUTIES:**
+ Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
+ Work independently with minimal supervision under the direction of the Regional Supply Chain Manager
+ Responsible for the overall supply chain process starting from PO issuance to supplier to final delivery
+ Manage vendor PO trackers and Logistics - Expediting Reports.
+ Manage and track in-bound containers to ensure necessary import paperwork is in place for expeditious clearance and delivery upon arrival at port.
+ Responsible for reporting and resolving potential shortfalls and delivery discrepancies.
+ Manage customer orders and facilitate alternates/substitutes for items not in stock.
+ Coordinate with 3PLs and trucking vendors for conveyance booking and load scheduling.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation ability
+ Highly organized - Must be able to track many items simultaneously and develop work methods to facilitate tracking and reporting
+ Maintains a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
+ Provide guidance to procurement on logistics strategy and delivery terms favorable for the company to meet required delivery deadlines.
+ Actively manages supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
+ Coordinates with Buyers and Suppliers to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and receipt documents and invoices, up to and including executing change orders, enforcing liquidated damages, or recommending temporary suspension, in some cases.
+ Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and performs multiple tasks to perform job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
+ Works professionally in a team environment and independently as necessary
+ Solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices
+ Identifies problems, analyzes alternatives, and develops viable recommendations.
+ Reads, comprehends and interprets written materials of moderate to complex difficulty.
+ Acts with integrity at all times when representing the Company
+ Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Five (5) years' experience in Supply Chain coordination / Logistics - expediting and demonstrates familiarity and knowledge of international shipping and cross border trade.
+ Five (5) years' experience working with MS Office Suite and excellent computer skills.
+ BA/BS degree in business or related field
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.
+ Ability to manage timelines, analyze data, and generate meaningful reports
+ Demonstrated ability to understand purchasing and accounting data
+ Proficiency in MS office Applications, Costpoint ERP platform (experience with similar systems is acceptable)
+ Experience working under an approved Federal Contractor's Purchasing System (highly desired)
+ Language Skills: Strong, professional, oral and written English communication skills.
+ Medical: Favorable passage of a drug screen and physical examination.
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Exposure with FMCG warehouse management, International shipping of FMCG, general cargo and dangerous goods by air / land, logistics coordination skills, thorough understanding of international commercial shipping terms (INCOTERMS), customs process for cross border trades.
+ Good understanding on 3PL operations, warehouse operations.
+ Ability to learn quickly and apply new tools to problem solving
+ Focus on customer service.
+ Knowledge of local market practices, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
+ Ability to work across various functions and disciplines of supply chain management (SCM) and operations.
+ Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
+ Demonstrate analytical and research skills.
+ Efficiently and effectively perform the technical requirements.
+ Excellent proactive, verbal and written communication skills and significant attention to detail.
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize effectively and work with a sense of urgency.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
+ Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and supporting Procurement functions and warehouse operations.
+ Experience providing excellent customer services.
+ Rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
+ Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
+ Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
+ Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for optimising the supply chain operations through demand reviews, supply coordination, and inventory management of a diverse product portfolio.
This role is based in our head office at **Kemps Creek** .
**The role**
+ Collaborate with sales, production management and lifecycle services develop informed forecasts
+ Create and manage Purchase Orders for intercompany factories and third-party suppliers
+ Work with suppliers to manage lead times, ensure timely deliveries and provide accurate delivery dates to the business
+ Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations and rebalance inventory across the ANZ network
+ Provide timely and accurate reports to internal teams on supply issues and delivery delays
+ Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance overall supply chain performance
**Skills and Experience**
+ Tertiary qualifications or certificates in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related discipline
+ Experience in Supply Chain Planner, Logistics, Operations, or Customer Service
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
+ Proven experience with analysing historical data and trends to make informed decisions
+ Experience and knowledge of international supplier management and trade compliance
+ Excellent problem-solving abilities with a customer focus
+ Ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the business and with our customers.
**Benefits**
+ Professional training and career development opportunities.
+ Participation in our company bonus program.
+ Subsidised health insurance for you and your immediate family.
+ Discounts on gym memberships and other wellbeing benefits.
+ Company-funded income protection coverage.
+ An opportunity to make a meaningful impact by participating in Xylem's volunteer program, **Watermark** .
Apply now to become a valued member of Xylem's mission to solve global water challenges!
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Supply Chain Manager
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**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
**Reference number**
SCM
**Job details**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
**Job title**
Supply Chain Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
About the Opportunity
As Supply Chain Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising our end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead strategic procurement, inventory control, and purchasing operations while overseeing Noria, Warranty, Pool, and Logistics activities that keep our production and commercial goals on track. This is a high-impact role where your ability to drive efficiency, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality standards will directly contribute to our success, while aligning the supply chain with the company's broader strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for leading and optimising key supply chain functions across inventory, logistics, procurement, and team management to support production and commercial goals. Your main responsibilities will include:
Inventory Planning & Management:
- Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts aligned with business needs
- Balance customer demand with inventory levels to optimise availability and minimise excess stock
- Analyse consumption patterns, seasonal trends, and market dynamics
- Manage repairable and unserviceable inventory, including buy-back processes
- Monitor inventory usage to identify obsolescence risks and recommend solutions
- Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes, and proactive replenishment strategies
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues, improve service levels, and support sourcing initiatives
Logistics Management:
- Oversee transportation services, including providers, freight costs, customs compliance, and export controls
- Ensure timely delivery of products and materials while optimising shipping efficiency
- Support warehousing operations, including material handling, storage, and dispatch
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in logistics and warehouse processes
Purchasing & Procurement:
- Maintain accurate supplier records and oversee onboarding of new vendors
- Manage requests for quotations (RFQs) and source suppliers to meet business requirements
- Maintain purchase orders and monitor subcontracted repair activities
- Evaluate vendor performance against quality, delivery, and cost standards
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and manage the supply chain team to achieve high performance
- Manage staff qualifications, training, leave, and performance management
- Provide backup support to Procurement Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, and Noria/Warranty/Pool Coordinator as required
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Skills & Qualifications
We're seeking a proactive leader with a passion for aviation and proven supply chain expertise. To be successful, you'll bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience (5+ years in supply chain)
- Aviation industry experience, ideally with technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
- At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- A strong track record in aviation supply chain or logistics roles
- Solid knowledge of Incoterms, export controls, customs, and aviation regulations
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and clearly articulate outcomes
- The confidence to present data in clear, actionable ways to support decision-making
Our Ideal Candidate
- Proactive, motivated, and reliable with a strong work ethic
- High-level interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships locally and globally
- Decisive and self-starting, with energy and motivation to lead in a dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence outcomes effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly
- High attention to detail and strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Flexible and adaptable approach to tasks and working hours
- Ability to work autonomously while actively contributing as a team player
- Logical thinker with a proactive approach and willingness to learn new tasks
- Commitment to continuous improvement in all work-related areas
- Understanding of our products, or the ability to quickly learn
- Dependable, reliable, and capable of following through on tasks to completion
- Committed to teamwork, sharing knowledge, and contributing constructively to organisational goals
To Apply
All applications should include a covering letter and up to date CV and be submitted to the attention of Human Resources quoting reference number SCM0925.
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SAFRAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the skills, experience, and personal qualities of all our people and select candidates based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates must currently have the legal right to work in Australia to be eligible to apply for this position. Please note all final applicants for this position will be asked to complete a national police check.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Oceania, Australia, New South Wales
**City (-ies)**
Wackett Street, Bankstown Aerodrome, Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Nouvelle Galles du Sud, 2
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years

Supply Chain & Operations Manager
Requisition ID: 46308
Job Location(s):
Huntingwood, AU
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type: On-site
**The Impact You'll Make**
As our Supply Chain and Operations Manager, Controls Division, reporting to the Director, Controls Global Fulfilment, you'll play a key role in leading and managing a small supply chain team, warehouse and assembly team based in Sydney and New Zealand.
If you're the kind of leader who doesn't just plan, but gets in the thick of the action- solving issues on the floor, fixing bottlenecks-and who leads by doing, this role is for you
Your impact? Build high-performance teams focused on delivering a smoother flow of goods through NZ Warehouse and Sydney Assembly Centre and Warehouse with fewer supply delays and stockouts. Improved inventory accuracy and mix; better cost control in purchasing and freight.
You'll also collaborate with multiple stakeholders from Sales, Customer Service and Global Supply Chain and Procurement teams.
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ Lead and mentor a small Supply Chain, Warehouse and Operations teams - hands‑on support, training, recruitment and performance management.
+ Manage purchasing, inventory control, and demand forecasting to ensure the optimal stock mix, levels, and availability.
+ Oversee and negotiate local and international freight/logistics to optimise cost, delivery and responsiveness.
+ Identify operational bottlenecks, lead or execute improvements, and respond decisively to disruptions.
+ Drive ISO 9001 and EHS compliance - conduct audits, safety rounds and quality checks in daily operations.
**What We're Looking For**
+ Experience in demand planning, operations or logistics management (preferably in manufacturing and/or distribution environments)
+ Proven track record in people leadership and team development
+ Sound strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Hands-on approach: able to get into the details when needed
+ Experience with demand planning, inventory optimisation, supplier management and logistics
+ Familiarity with ISO 9001 compliance and health & safety standards
+ Strong stakeholder management, communication and influence skills
+ Proficient in SAP, Anaplan/MM/WMS
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
**What You'll Get from Us**
+ We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
+ You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
+ We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are
+ We offer additional benefits, including company-paid partner and parental leave, access to wellness programs, and recognition programs.
**Ready to Make a Difference?**
If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.