The posting
2026-Sep-26 to 2026-Oct-28
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
HAZELDENE'S CHICKEN FARM PTY LTD
LOCKWOOD, VICTORIA 3551
EMPLOYMENT: FULL-TIME PERMANENT
SALARY: $80K TO $100K PER ANNUM + SUPERANNUATION
Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Procurement Manager to manage and coordinate the procurement and purchasing of materials, products and services required for the effective operation of the business.
The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships and contracts, controlling purchasing costs, and ensuring that required goods and services are available to support the company's poultry farming and associated operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the procurement and purchasing of materials, products and services across the business.
Develop, implement and monitor procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
Ensure the business maintains appropriate supplies and stock levels while controlling procurement costs.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
Negotiate commercially appropriate supplier agreements and purchasing arrangements.
Ensure procurement activities meet the company's operational, quality, cost and delivery requirements.
Monitor supplier performance and address supply, quality, pricing or delivery issues.
Manage and supervise procurement-related activities and relevant staff where applicable.
Support continuity of supply for the company's poultry production and broader operational requirements.
TASKS
Determine, implement and monitor purchasing strategies, policies and procurement plans.
Analyse current and future purchasing requirements across farming, production, maintenance and supporting business operations.
Prepare and implement procurement plans to maintain required stock and supply levels at commercially sustainable costs.
Source and assess suppliers of materials, equipment, consumables and services required by the business.
Obtain and evaluate quotations, tenders and supplier proposals.
Negotiate pricing, supply terms, contracts and service agreements with suppliers to achieve required quality, cost and delivery outcomes.
Research and identify new suppliers, products and alternative sources of supply where appropriate.
Participate in developing specifications and procurement requirements for equipment, products and substitute materials.
Monitor purchasing and inventory recording systems to confirm procurement requirements and appropriate re-ordering.
Monitor supplier delivery schedules and take corrective action where supply delays may affect business operations.
Coordinate with operational departments to determine purchasing requirements and procurement priorities.
Oversee the accurate recording and administration of purchase transactions, supplier agreements and procurement documentation.
Review supplier performance against agreed pricing, quality, service and delivery requirements.
Assist with quality controls relating to incoming goods and ensure suppliers meet agreed specifications.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs and minimise supply-chain risk.
Direct procurement staff activities, where applicable, and monitor their performance.
Prepare procurement reports, forecasts, budgets and purchasing analyses for management.
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree or higher qualification commensurate with the requirements of the occupation; or
At least five years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
A qualification in procurement, supply chain management, business, commerce, logistics or a related discipline would be highly regarded.
SKILLS
The successful applicant should demonstrate:
Strong procurement, purchasing and strategic sourcing skills.
Advanced supplier and contract negotiation abilities.
Strong commercial and financial awareness.
Ability to analyse procurement expenditure, supplier pricing and purchasing trends.
Sound understanding of inventory and supply requirements.
Ability to develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
Strong supplier relationship and contract management skills.
Ability to evaluate competing quotations, tenders and supplier proposals.
Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing procurement priorities and critical supply requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with management, operational personnel, suppliers and contractors.
High level of accuracy in purchasing records, contracts and commercial documentation.
Ability to identify procurement risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Competency in procurement, purchasing, inventory and business information systems.
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing or supply-chain management at an appropriate managerial level.
Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing and commercial terms.
Experience developing and implementing purchasing and procurement strategies.
Demonstrated experience managing suppliers and monitoring supplier performance.
Experience managing purchasing requirements, stock availability and continuity of supply.
Experience analysing procurement costs and identifying opportunities for improved commercial outcomes.
Experience coordinating procurement activities across multiple operational departments.
Experience within agriculture, poultry production, food production, manufacturing or another operationally intensive environment would be highly regarded.
Applicants relying on experience as a substitute for a formal qualification should have at least five years of relevant experience.
SALARY: $80K TO $100K PER ANNUM + SUPERANNUATION
