Operational Buyer

Position Snapshot

Location: Campbellfield, VIC 
Duration: Full time, permanent
2+ years’ experience relevant to this role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our philosophy is Good Food, Good Life, and we’re building a company that you’ll be proud to be part of. 

Opportunity currently exists for an Operational Buyer to join the Supply Chain team in our Campbellfield Factory. The Campbellfield factory produces confectionery brands such as Kit Kat, Milky Bar, Smarties, Aero, Soothers, QuickEze, Chokito and many more which delight consumers worldwide.

In this role, the Operational Buyer is responsible to execute the activities, procedures, reporting and communications with respect to purchasing of raw and/or packaging materials as well as other sundry items to support the factory manufacturing plan. 

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Assist in Safety, health & environmental (SHE) standards and to carry out duties and specific responsibilities in compliance with SHE Policies and Procedures relating to Warehouse and Shippering.                
• Management of vendors, holding them to account on Delivery in Full on Time via quarterly reviews.                
• Management of quality incidents via QP system within designated area as participation in internal audit program.
• Ensuring system health is maintained by performing regular master data health checks and adhering to BCP requirements.
• Management of UTZ and RSPO portals and documentation.
• MRP of ROH and Pack materials, commodities forecasting, shipping and supply.
• Management of inventory of commodities, ROH & Pack materials.  Management of run out of materials to minimize impact of write off costs.    
• Promote continuous improvement and as part of the team proactively seek new & improved methods of working to increase efficiency in the overall forecasting/purchasing.
• MRP planning, ensuring materials are available in time for production requirements.      

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be self-motivated, proactive and have a proven capacity to work effectively within a team environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Procurement processes and materials covering Global Commodity processes including Importing, Shipping, MACC, Commodity Forecasting.
• Local and International Supplier Management.
• Knowledge of stocks and workable inventory levels mitigating risk of OOS while optimising inventory.
• Experience working with SAP, MS Office WORD, Power Point and EXCEL.
• Ability to understand internal/external stakeholder needs, negotiate solutions and keep stakeholders informed.
• Understand the impact of changes upon the factory and prioritise tasks.
• Able to go the extra mile to support colleagues. Ability to "own" areas of responsibility and self-generate solutions to solve problems (and escalate if required).
• Enjoy working within cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Passionate about working for Nestlé and sharing its purpose.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights  

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program
• Discounted Nestlé products
• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!