Buyer - Procurement

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Strategic Procurement Develop and improve processes affecting procurement Reporting processes of procurement activities Manages RFT/RFP documentation and assists the evaluation and implementation of tender responses Continually assesses opportunities to gain better value from procurement arrangements Identifies and profiles alternative suppliers for the sourcing of products and services Other duties and responsibilities may be determined from time to time Develop strong and creditable relationships and ready contacts within the Australian business, within the APAC sourcing group, and with key suppliers Act in accordance with company policies and practices Provide support to Supply Chain Manager where required Support Localization Strategies Daily Activities Processes purchase requests from various departments Sources and obtains quotes on good and services Uses Oracle system to raise purchase orders to suppliers for required goods or services Handle credit request and returns to suppliers Reviews invoice discrepancies from suppliers and make necessary adjustments Maintains contractor database and keeps copies of current certificates and licenses As required co-ordinate sub-contractors for services related to plan Participate in APAC sourcing activities and WebEx when required Maintain sourcing and pricing data within the oracle system Assist in cost savings activities Produce and maintain reports Provide role coverage support when required Manage Third Party Suppliers Assist in facilitating and managing procurement projects and supporting objectives Assist with Third Party Supplier analysis and set up Manage supplier contracts and qualification certificates in Oracle system Work standard Documented systems Contemporary best practice Ensures sourcing at the right quality, price, delivery and reliability Demonstrated robust and quality processes including risk assessment Demonstrates and tracks value improvement from suppliers Assists in setting procurement goals and performance indicators Demonstrates appropriate engagement practices with suppliers Work within the DAPL quality system Display good knowledge of the businesses spend portfolio Follow company policies, including Governance/Ethical guidelines Safety Ensures safe systems of work and safe equipment. Actively promotes safety. Monitors safety performance for area of responsibility. Sets the expectation to work safely through responses and commitment. Attends toolbox meetings. Reports incidents as needed General Undertake all tasks with a positive and professional work ethic. Ensures all work is undertaken in a safe and tidy manner. Ensures all activities related to your duties comply with Company policies and procedures, relevant legislation, legal and professional standards as well as the Company's Code of Conduct. Undertake any other task associated with the operations of the business that may be reasonably requested from time to time or subject to a specific direction. Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.