Senior Buyer

Our engineering group is split into roughly 60 product teams, each owning its services end to end, with on-call shared across time zones. Headquartered in Sydney since 2006, the company now sells in 40 countries and supports customers in 11 languages. We started in 2006 and have grown to about 590 people. Most engineers work remotely and come into the office one week a quarter for planning.

Job summary

Galestead Data runs purchasing in SAP. You will place POs, negotiate pricing and keep suppliers on schedule. You will join as an independent contractor on a long-term agreement. Payment is monthly in USD. You will need some overlap with Australian Eastern time in the mornings. You need a reliable internet connection and somewhere quiet to work.

In this role you will

• Expedite late orders and keep production planning informed
• Identify cost savings and report them monthly
• Follow purchasing policy and approval limits
• Manage blanket orders and consignment agreements

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Strong negotiation skills, with examples of savings you delivered
• Working knowledge of contracts, Incoterms and payment terms

What we offer

• Monthly payments via wire transfer or Wise
• Monthly internet allowance
• Long-term engagement

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Galestead Data Pty Ltd.