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Senior Procurement & Planning Specialist
Benefits
Join a leading global medical technology organisation recognised for developing and manufacturing innovative healthcare solutions. With an established international presence and a strong commitment to quality, the business operates within a highly technical and regulated manufacturing environment. The organisation continues to invest in operational excellence, technology, and continuous improvement, offering experienced procurement and supply chain professionals the opportunity to influence processes and contribute to the delivery of complex, high-quality products.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Procurement & Planning Specialist to join an established manufacturing operation. This is a predominantly hands-on procurement position, combining purchasing, supplier management, and inventory responsibilities with elements of production planning. You will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing requirements are met through effective purchasing, supplier coordination, and inventory management, while identifying opportunities to strengthen existing processes and improve operational efficiency.
The position also offers the opportunity to act as a senior subject matter expert within the team, providing guidance to colleagues and driving continuous improvement across procurement and planning activities. This role is particularly suited to an experienced Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Manager or Planner with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys operational ownership and process improvement.
Duties
Join a collaborative, improvement-focused manufacturing environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and challenge existing ways of working. The organisation values practical problem-solving, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork, offering experienced professionals the autonomy to influence operational performance and contribute to long-term business success.
How to Apply
Click apply or contact Rohan Lallbeeharry – Senior Recruitment Consultant – at rlallbeeharry@hpgconnect.com or call +61 485 860 660 for a confidential discussion.
About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare – Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, and Clinical Care.
Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment: Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific.
Commercial Recruitment: Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government, and External Affairs.
Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment: Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse.
Clinical Care Recruitment: Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing.
- Senior, hands-on position within a global medical technology organisation.
- Opportunity to drive procurement improvements and influence operational performance.
- Career development opportunities with potential progression into leadership.
Join a leading global medical technology organisation recognised for developing and manufacturing innovative healthcare solutions. With an established international presence and a strong commitment to quality, the business operates within a highly technical and regulated manufacturing environment. The organisation continues to invest in operational excellence, technology, and continuous improvement, offering experienced procurement and supply chain professionals the opportunity to influence processes and contribute to the delivery of complex, high-quality products.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Procurement & Planning Specialist to join an established manufacturing operation. This is a predominantly hands-on procurement position, combining purchasing, supplier management, and inventory responsibilities with elements of production planning. You will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing requirements are met through effective purchasing, supplier coordination, and inventory management, while identifying opportunities to strengthen existing processes and improve operational efficiency.
The position also offers the opportunity to act as a senior subject matter expert within the team, providing guidance to colleagues and driving continuous improvement across procurement and planning activities. This role is particularly suited to an experienced Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Manager or Planner with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys operational ownership and process improvement.
Duties
- Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure the timely availability of components and supplies required for manufacturing.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, overseeing delivery performance, lead times, and supply challenges.
- Coordinate purchase orders, supplier follow-ups, and expediting activities to minimise production disruptions.
- Support production planning, inventory control, and replenishment activities across manufacturing operations.
- Utilise SAP to manage procurement information, monitor purchasing requirements, and improve operational reporting.
- Collaborate with production, sourcing, and engineering teams to align procurement activities with manufacturing priorities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing processes, strengthen inventory controls, and improve operational efficiency.
- Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to enhance workflows and reduce process inefficiencies.
- Provide guidance and technical support to colleagues, sharing best practices across procurement and planning activities.
- Strong hands-on purchasing, procurement, or supplier management experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in complex manufacturing industries such as medical devices, diagnostics, engineering, automotive, defence, or similar sectors.
- Strong SAP experience is essential, particularly across procurement, inventory, and manufacturing-related processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders, supplier deliveries, shortages, and inventory requirements.
- Exposure to production planning, inventory planning, or manufacturing scheduling is highly regarded.
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing, Kanban, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical capability, including SAP reporting and Excel.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
- Ability to operate independently while providing guidance and support to other team members.
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
Join a collaborative, improvement-focused manufacturing environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and challenge existing ways of working. The organisation values practical problem-solving, accountability, and cross-functional teamwork, offering experienced professionals the autonomy to influence operational performance and contribute to long-term business success.
How to Apply
Click apply or contact Rohan Lallbeeharry – Senior Recruitment Consultant – at rlallbeeharry@hpgconnect.com or call +61 485 860 660 for a confidential discussion.
About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare – Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, and Clinical Care.
Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment: Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific.
Commercial Recruitment: Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government, and External Affairs.
Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment: Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse.
Clinical Care Recruitment: Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing.