Procurement Manager

Busways

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Pymble - Australia

profile Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 140000
Posted on: 20 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ready for your next opportunityBring yourskills to BuswaysPymble Support Office!Werelooking forour new Procurement Manager.

WhatYoull Be Doing:

  • Oversee the Purchasing team who process all authorised purchasing requisitions and requests where required ensuring that all purchasing requestscomply with established guidelines and policies
  • Periodically review authorised purchase requisitions and requests ensuring orders are processedin a timely mannerand according to requirements
  • Design and implement purchasing strategies and procurement policies: Developing effective strategies and policies tooptimizeprocurement processes and reduce supply chain costs.
  • Develop andmaintainprofessional relationships with suppliers: Building and nurturing relationships with suppliers is crucial for securing favourable terms negotiating contracts and fostering long-term partnerships
  • Oversee the Purchasing to ensure that administrative systems databasesspreadsheetsand reports aremaintainedand provided inan accurateandtimelymanner providing up to date information whenrequired.
  • Coach team members and develop their performance offering feedback anddemonstratingthe desired skills and expected work ethic within your team.
  • Act as an escalation point providing case management support for the investigation of grievances. Achieve resolutions within Busways national policies and procedures framework promoting in depth and effective staff management practices.

WhatYoull Bring:

  • Minimum2 years experience in a purchasing or accounting role Certificate in IV in Procurement orContracting extensive relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
  • Experience negotiating high value contracts across parts fuelcleaningand outsourced maintenance
  • Ability to develop and manage sourcing strategies for major spend categoriesandexperienceconsolidatingsuppliersandleveragingandidentifyingsavings opportunities
  • Strong capability in spend analysis cost modelling andidentifyingsavings opportunities
  • Experienceestablishingsupplier KPIs performance reviews and governance frameworkswith theabilitytomanageunderperformanceandcommercialdisputesconstructively
  • Experience working in asset heavy or fleet-based environmentswithanunderstandingofmaintenanceoperationsandcriticalpartssupply
  • Proven ability to work with operations workshopsfinanceand senior leaderswithstrongcommunicationandinfluencing skills
  • Experience managing and developing a small procurement orpurchasingteam
  • Must be an Australian Citizen Permanent Resident or have working rights in Australia.

What We Offer You:
At Busways we dont just transport people we care about every part of the journey. Youll be part of a supportive collaborative team in a modern office environment with great benefits including:

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexible work - up to two working from home days flexible start/finish times
  • A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
  • Employee Referral Program - generous cash bonuses
  • Modern offices with communal kitchen outdoor space fresh fruit & quality coffee
  • Free secure on-site parking
  • Free staff shuttle from Central Coast & Blacktown
  • Fitness Passport - discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
  • Confidential support via Telus Healths Employee Assistance Program
  • Office Lunch Club - quality discounted meals made easy

Who We Are:
For over 80 years Busways has proudly delivered reliable safe and high-quality bus services across NSW and South Australia. With a team of 2800 people were committed to ensuring every journey is a positive experience transporting over 47 million passengers annually.

How to Apply:
Think this sounds like your perfect fit Please apply via the Apply button. This ad will expire on 04/03/2026. All applicants will receive an outcome via email. Please include the following in your application:

  • Acover letter telling us who you are and why youd be a great fit for this role!

  • A currentresume detailing your experience.

Please Note: The successful applicant will be offered an initial 12 month fixed-term contract with the intention of then becoming a permanent employee. This is part of Busways hiring policy for all admin roles. Our rate of conversion to permanent positions is over 90%.

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Busways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

No agency applications please.


Required Experience:

Manager

Ready for your next opportunityBring yourskills to BuswaysPymble Support Office!Werelooking forour new Procurement Manager.WhatYoull Be Doing:Oversee the Purchasing team who process all authorised purchasing requisitions and requests where required ensuring that all purchasing requestscomply with ...
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Key Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Vendor Management
  • HR Sourcing
  • Procurement Management
  • Supply Chain Experience
  • Contract Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • E-procurement
  • negotiation
  • Contracts