We have an exciting opportunity within our Glazing Division. We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Purchasing Manager to look after the end-to-end management of Fleet, Property & Supply Chain.

The Procurement Manager - Supply Chain, Fleet & Property Management provides critical support to the O'Brien Glass® Operations team with flexible & efficient supply chain function, industry leading fleet management and refurbishments, footprint strategy implementation & Property Management.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual who can look after the procurement and purchasing strategy, maintain compliance and responsibilities for our Glazing Division.

This role will have a focus on developing, leading and overseeing compliant and innovative procurements to provide better contracting outcomes and/or managing contracts and vendor relationships.

This role will cover the below areas:

• Fleet: You will be responsible for maintaining current fleet leases, commercial fleet replenishment, asset management and refurbishment, compliance, cost management. This includes fleet utilisation and performance monitoring.
• Property: Implement and maintain our Footprint Strategy, Site Assessment & Risk Analysis, Lease Negotiation & Management, Building Fit-out, including liaising with trades, property managers. 
• Supply Chain: Bulk Glass Purchasing & Supply Chain Management - Local & Import Including being responsible for the Supply Planning, Vendor & Supplier Management, Customs & Import Compliance, Inventory Control, Logistics Coordination, Local Supplier Management.
• Capex: Business Case Development.
• Sustainability: Identify opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions and landfill and mitigate risks of Modern Slavery in the supply chain.

About You

You will be a highly motivated and organised individual who can work effectively, to deliver innovative procurement solutions, efficiencies, achieve value for money, reduce risk and maintain compliance in support of our Glazing Operations.

• Degree qualified, preferably with recognised qualifications in a commercial or procurement field and at least 5 years experience in a similar procurement function including a strong fleet management background.
• Experience with commercial vehicle body builders and property leasing knowledge preferred.
• Operationally focused with strong communication and collaboration skills, a highly skilled negotiator with very strong commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead and inspire belief in the procurement function, including a demonstrated ability to link implementation of procurement initiatives to profitable growth
• Outstanding communication abilities, enabling you to articulate complex procurement strategies to senior leadership, stakeholders, and teams alike, ensuring buy-in and alignment with broader organisational goals.

Desirable

• Competency in pre-legal review of draft leases
• Experience with Factory/Warehouse property leasing
• Glass or construction industry background
• A good working knowledge of logistics, inventory management processes and capability

Benefits:

• Position: Laptop, Phone, Hybrid work flexibility.
• Staff Discount: Receive discount on products & services.
• Wellness Program: Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and exclusive discounts across thousands of retailers. 
• Community Support: Ability to support your favourite charities and community, including a paid volunteer day each year.

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Learn more about O'Brien: www.obriencareers.com.au

As part of Belron®, the world's leading glass specialists operating in 35 countries, O'Brien® put our customer at the heart of everything that we do. We serve more than 300,000 Customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are a highly successful business, and we need talented people like you to keep us strong. We strive to create a work experience where you can be yourself, achieve great things and feel inspired. A workplace where you can be your best you.

O’Brien® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. If you don’t quite meet all of the criteria, but feel like you could make a difference at O’Brien, get in touch.