Procurement Manager - Manufacturing

Are you an experienced procurement professional, seeking the next opportunity?

Crop Smart is a distributor of high-quality agricultural chemicals and adjuvants. We have our own formulation plant and a network of 17 stores across Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales.  We stock a wide range of high-quality farm-related products, including crop protection, fertiliser and seed. Our company mission is to “Make a difference in farming communities”.

Due to internal growth, an exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Procurement Manager – Manufacturing to join our Supply Chain team, reporting to the GM - Supply Chain. This full-time, permanent role focuses on partnering with our suppliers and internal stakeholders to maximise procurement spend, aligned with our strategic goals.

Location - Laverton North, VIC

Immediate start available

Salary - Negotiable based on prior experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong experience in developing and executing procurement strategies

• Substantive experience in the agricultural and/or chemical markets.


• Strong relationship with agricultural and/or industry suppliers and manufacturers


• Strong customer focus and ability to build rapport


• Strong negotiator to deliver favourable supply and commercial terms


• Proven ability to manage internal departmental & supplier partnerships


• Initiative to identify and implement improvements and cost savings


• Ensuring supplier gross margins and security of supply meet company objectives


• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety


• Effectively communicate, drive and deliver key strategies at all levels of the organisation


• Business and analytical acumen with high level attention to detail.

About you:

• Proven experience within the Agricultural &/or chemical markets


• Strong relationships with Agricultural &/or chemical industry suppliers
  


• Demonstrated negotiation skills and commercial acumen


• Proactive approach with the ability to identify and implement improvements


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a commitment to safety

This role is initially office-based to support onboarding, training, and integration with the team. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered after the probation period, subject to role and responsibility requirements.

Why Join Crop Smart? At Crop Smart, we pride ourselves on our integrity, commitment to excellence, and partnerships that benefit the farming communities we serve. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the agricultural sector, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about the role, please submit your application and we will be in touch!

To apply:

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please send your resume and cover letter ASAP!  The role will only close when we've found our perfect fit.

Ready to apply?

If you believe you have the passion, enthusiasm and relevant experience necessary to excel in this position, please send your cover letter and resume via the Apply button and join us on our growth journey.  Applications will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

Please note only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted and you must be eligible to work in Australia.

External Agencies please note: We request you do not reach out or send unsolicited resumes to HR or any Hiring Managers within the business. Crop Smart will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.