TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Join the resource revolution!

We have an excellent opportunity for a relationship centric, and commercially minded procurement professional. This is a newly created position, and it will suit someone that is motivated by the opportunity to set up new processes and procedures within projects procurement space.  

In this role you will be part of the projects team and create relationships and lasting commercial agreements with our supply chain and partners on behalf of the Tomra Food project team to ensure our project objectives of time, cost quality and customer satisfaction are balanced.

Key responsibilities: 

• Take full responsibility of purchasing quality products for production in time by using the most efficient practice and cost efficiency
• Assist with the evaluation and development of local and overseas suppliers ensuring alignment with the Procurement Strategy
• Involvement in RFI/P/Q processes
• Strengthen and evaluate supplier relationships: build closer relationships with suppliers to enhance beneficial outcomes in cost, on –time delivery, quality, lead-times and other critical areas
• ERP Integrity: work with the Procurement team to ensure ERP IFS is updated with the correct data
• Support other team members and function teams to achieve the teams common goal
• Liaise with suppliers to manage the delivery process for 3rd party orders
• Support quality system by investigating non-conformance issues related to suppliers
• Support Accounts Department to ensure on time reconciliation of suppliers’ invoices 
• Review circumstances, prioritize and adjust shipments and delivery to meet customer requests and project timelines
• Monitor the key performance indicators (KPIs) of service providers and keep standard operating procedures (SOP) up to date
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions, including geopolitical, environmental, and economic factors
• Cost Analysis: Conduct regular cost analysis and market research to ensure competitive pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Sustainability Initiatives: Implement and promote sustainable procurement practices to support the company's environmental goals
• Promote a “Safety First” culture throughout the company, our customers, and our industry

Required Skills/abilities:

• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise and solve problems
• Able to efficiently structure responsibilities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Self-motivated, dependable individual with a focus on accuracy and accountability
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with cross section of nationalities.
• Professional certifications or studies would be considered an advantage such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field 
• A minimum of 2+ years in a supply chain, logistics, or project management role 
• Knowledge in sourcing sheet metals and mechanicals parts would be an advantage
• Previous experience working with inventory and/or supply chain and ERP systems

Travel:

• Ability and willingness to travel 15-20% of the time both domestically and internationally 
• Must be able to drive without restrictions and possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain a valid passport for travel 

Why work for us: 

• Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
• Onsite car parking
• We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
• Superannuation employer contribution paid on top of base salary

At TOMRA we proudly recognise cultural diversity, inclusiveness of thought and individuals to create a great working environment for our employees. So, even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and the requirements, but you have what it takes, we would still like to hear from you.