Purchasing Manager (Brisbane City)

Overview Join a well-established consumer goods business with robust growth ambitions across Australia, NZ, USA, and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of over 600 SKUs and expanding international channels, the business is focused on delivering quality products, new product launches, and promotional campaigns to market. The Opportunity This newly available role offers an experienced purchasing professional the chance to take ownership of procurement and inventory operations. Reporting directly to the COO, you’ll play a critical part in shaping supplier relationships, ensuring stock availability across multiple 3PL sites, and supporting a busy pipeline of NPD launches and promotional events. Key Responsibilities
- Lead supplier engagement, negotiations, and compliance across global third-party manufacturers.
- Drive sourcing for NPD and promotional activities, partnering with marketing and operations teams.
- Oversee inventory management across domestic and international warehouses, ensuring DIFOT and fill rate targets are met.
- Support and embed S&OP; processes while identifying opportunities for procurement savings and margin improvements.
- Develop and mentor a capable purchasing team, fostering collaboration and a positive team culture. About You We’re looking for a purchasing leader with:
- 7+ years’ procurement experience, including leadership of small teams.
- A background in FMCG, manufacturing or related industries (advantageous).
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with third-party manufacturers.
- Proven track record in NPD sourcing and inventory management across multiple warehouses.
- ERP experience (NetSuite preferred) and strong analytical ability.
- Calm, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership style. What’s on Offer
- Brisbane location, hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day WFH).
- Opportunity to shape a critical function in a business undergoing exciting growth and expansion. Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. If you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r0j5x