Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Location: sydney
Salary: Attractive salary plus super and 10% bonus
Job Type: permanent
Contact: Conor Hayden
Our Client is a leading consumer business with an expanding international footprint across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK and Europe. Home to a portfolio of well-known cosmetic and beauty brands, they are continuing to invest heavily in their global supply chain capability as they expand into new markets and modernise their systems.

With a collaborative culture and ambitious growth plans, this is an opportunity to join a business where you'll have genuine ownership, work across global suppliers and play a key role in improving purchasing and supplier performance.

The Role of Purchasing and Inventory Manager will lead a team of three Purchasing Analysts and be responsible for the day-to-day execution of purchasing activities across multiple global brands. You'll oversee the end-to-end purchase order process, manage supplier performance, work closely with logistics and quality teams, and ensure products are delivered on time, in full and to specification. 

Responsibilities
  • Manage the end-to-end purchase order process from placement through to supplier delivery.
  • Build strong relationships with global suppliers to ensure on-time, in-full and to-spec delivery.
  • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of three Purchasing Analysts across multiple brands.
  • Work closely with Logistics to determine freight requirements, balancing cost and service outcomes.
  • Partner with Quality, Regulatory and Product teams to ensure artwork approvals, compliance and product readiness are achieved.
  • Maintain high levels of data integrity across purchasing and inventory systems.
  • Prioritise competing demands, escalate risks proactively and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Support ongoing ERP and systems improvement initiatives, contributing to process optimisation and automation opportunities.
  • Assist in managing inventory levels and working capital through effective purchasing practices.

We're Looking For
  • Experience within FMCG, retail or another product-based environment.
  • Previous experience in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Replenishment or Supply Planning with purchasing exposure.
  • Experience leading a team
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex transactional processes accurately.
  • Confidence challenging suppliers and holding them accountable to agreed service levels.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong systems capability, with ERP experience (NetSuite exposure advantageous but not essential).
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer
  • Attractive salary plus super and 10% bonus
  • Join a growing global business with significant investment in systems and supply chain capability.
  • Lead a team while remaining close to the operational side of purchasing.
  • Exposure to global suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple international markets.
  • Opportunity to influence process improvement during a major ERP transformation.
  • Modern Sydney CBD offices with a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Please click APPLY NOW or to find out more, reach out to Conor Hayden on 0483 950 245 or at conorh@sde.com.au

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