Procurement Officer

Elders group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Newport is looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to manage supplier negotiations, optimize procurement processes, and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement, proficiency in data-driven analysis, and excellent communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in the procurement landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement/commodity management.
• Proven use of spend analysis to identify cost savings.
• Skilled in managing contracts and running tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Source-to-Contract process including supplier negotiations.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews using KPIs/SLAs.
• Optimize procurement pipeline and eliminate operational inefficiencies.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Procurement Officer page is loaded## Procurement Officerlocations: Newport, NSWtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR105458**About the role** As an Elders Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for executing category strategies to deliver cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and improve efficiency through best-practice procurement processes. You will proactively review your assigned categories and work with SMEs to enhance value through the RFx process, contract scrutiny, supplier performance management, and internal process optimisation. You will also be responsible for managing and prioritising the work pipeline using data-driven insights to eliminate waste and identify opportunities for improved and more cost-effective management. **Responsibilities*** Lead the full Source-to-Contract process, including supplier negotiations and tender/project management.* Use data-driven analysis to assess spend, benchmark costs, identify savings opportunities, and drive implementation.* Manage supplier performance through KPIs/SLAs and conduct regular reviews to ensure best-practice procurement.* Engage and balance stakeholder needs across the business, ensuring customer focus and strong cross-level relationships.* Maintain and improve the procurement pipeline, optimising team workload and reducing operational peaks.* Identify and drive improvements across Procurement and Procure-to-Pay processes while escalating compliance gaps.* Support accurate vendor master data, uphold safety priorities, and contribute to category hierarchy management.**About you*** Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement/commodity management, with relevant tertiary qualifications (or working towards them).* Proven use of category management and spend analysis to identify and drive cost savings, supported by strong business acumen and Excel-based cost/benefit and scenario analysis.* Strong understanding of total cost drivers, inventory management, KPIs and SLAs, and experience leading supplier performance reviews.* Skilled in running tender processes, managing contracts, and using KPIs/SLAs to guide supplier meetings and outcomes.* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, including comfort with difficult conversations.* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) with intermediate Excel capability and familiarity with vendor master data and spend analysis.* Knowledge of retail, network distribution, operations, fleet, or agriculture is highly regarded.**About Titan Ag**Titan Ag is an Australian based producer and supplier of crop protection products located in Newport on the Northern Beaches. Titan formulates its products locally in Australia as well as with overseas partners and its alliance with Elders strengthens its ability to offer the best customer service for rural customers, across a wide-reaching national distribution network.If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.For more information, please visit our careers page.Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.For more information please visit our careers page or email [e-mail] note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.#LI[](blob:https://elderslimited.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/0469719b-8fa6-4090-9d00-41aa2d651ecb)0:00 / 0:30For over 185 years Elders has been embedded in the fabric of Australian agriculture and played a key role in rural and regional communities by employing local people and servicing local farming families. We're dedicated to continuing this legacy through our extensive network, and, by paving the way toward a bright future for agriculture through our ongoing focus on innovation and sustainability. Elders is proudly creating lasting impact on Australia’s farming families and communities.