A fantastic opportunity has become available for a bilingual Chinese / English experienced National Purchasing Manager to lead and elevate a well-established procurement function. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance of the Purchasing Department and managing a small but capable team, while driving strategic purchasing initiatives across the business.

The Company
An industry leader and forward-thinking organisation, our client has a strong focus on operational excellence, supply chain integrity, and continual improvement. With a presence across national markets, the business is committed to quality, innovation, and building a supportive, high-performing team culture. This role offers a chance to play a critical part in the company’s growth and compliance journey, while working closely with key internal and external stakeholders.

The Role
As the National Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Purchasing Department and managing all procurement operations across the business. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will oversee purchasing strategies, supplier engagement, inventory coordination, and freight logistics, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards. This role will suit a hands-on and detail-driven leader who is passionate about supply chain optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Purchasing Officers
• Ensure the purchasing team is being trained to perform all tasks in accordance with purchasing, quality, and WHS policies and procedures
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with company objectives
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including order placement, quotation analysis, and supplier follow-up
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date delivery timelines in the Pronto ERP system
• Coordinate with the Global Supply Chain Manager and internal stakeholders to assess supplier options
• Oversee freight forwarding and shipment consolidation to optimise logistics and reduce costs
• Handle non-conforming product returns and supplier performance issues
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain

Skills/Experience

• Bilingual capability in English and Chinese with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive experience in global supply chain or procurement
• Previous experience in a management role
• Proven ability to build and maintain supplier relationships
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with a problem-solving mindset
• High level of attention to detail, organisational skills, and time management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including v-lookups and pivot tables)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a values-driven, supportive environment
• Strong focus on leadership development and team progression
• Involvement in strategic supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Autonomy in a hands-on leadership role with direct impact on business operations

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader to make a real impact within a national operation. If you’re passionate about supply chain, team development, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.