Procurement Officer (Minto)

A well established and reputable Australian manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join its dedicated team. Our company produces a wide variety of high-quality consumer products and operates in a fast-paced, process-driven environment. We take pride in fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We offer an immediate start in a permanent full-time role, providing stable employment within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Our company is committed to ongoing training and career development, backed by solid leadership with a transparent and forward-thinking vision. Employees also enjoy onsite car parking, access to a range of employee benefits, and participation in our recognition and rewards programs. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team and support the sourcing, procurement, and ongoing management of raw materials and/or packaging materials across our pharmaceutical and cosmetics portfolios. Working closely with internal stakeholders, this role ensures cost-effective, compliant, and reliable supply of operational consumables while supporting new product development (NPD), operational planning, warehouse coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities
- Procure raw materials and/or packaging materials.
- Review and manage material specifications, and quality standards in collaboration with Sales, NPD, Quality, R&D;, and Operations.
- Support material evaluation, change control, including material substitutions, specification updates, supplier changes, and cost-driven optimisations.
- Source and evaluate new suppliers locally and internationally, ensuring alignment with quality, regulatory, cost, and supply continuity requirements.
- Conduct supplier negotiations covering pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, and service levels.
- Manage supplier performance, including delivery reliability, quality issues, responsiveness, and cost control.
- Support contract renewals, supplier consolidation initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Participate in NPD projects, supporting packaging selection, supplier engagement, costing, lead-time assessment, and trial coordination.
- Coordinate material samples, trials, and first-article approvals with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor inventory levels to avoid stock-outs, excess stock, or obsolescence.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align material supply with production schedules and promotional activities.
- Manage logistics-related activities for materials, including imports, Incoterms, shipping coordination, and documentation.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and suppliers to ensure timely and compliant inbound deliveries.
- Support cost optimisation initiatives related to freight, duties, and landed costs.
- Drive cost control and savings initiatives through sourcing strategies, negotiations, specification optimisation, and supplier benchmarking.
- Track pricing trends, cost changes, and savings outcomes. Our ideal candidate
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Pharmaceuticals, Packaging, Engineering, or a related field (Desirable)
- Extensive experience in raw material and/or packaging procurement within pharmaceutical, cosmetics, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Proven sourcing and supplier negotiation skills, including international sourcing
- Solid understanding of raw material and/or packaging specifications, change control, and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of GMP-regulated environments and supplier quality requirements
- Ability to interpret raw material and/or packaging specifications and technical files
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of logistics and import processes, including international sourcing.
- Strong cost control and commercial acumen.
- High attention to detail, particularly in specifications, pricing, and documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with ERP / MRP systems (e.g. Microsoft Business Central/Navision, SAP, Oracle, Pronto, or similar) is advantageous. (Desirable) To Apply Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please Note:Lipa Pharmaceuticals has a strong commitment to health and safety, with a pre-employment medical requiring successful completion, prior to an offer being made. We do not accept unsolicited applications from third parties. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Additionally, as our facility is not accessible by public transport you will need your own transportation to get to work. Lipa Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, colour, nationality, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ptb1c