Procurement Specialist

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity

Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time position of Procurement Specialist based in our Sydney, Macquarie office. In this role, the successful Procurement Specialist will seek to develop, implement, and execute procurement processes and strategies to optimise and continually improve the performance of the Procurement function in delivering Cochlear’s strategy. 

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for supplier and internal stakeholder relationship management and establishing appropriate communication channels.

• Accountable for ensuring that buying activities are performed including but not limited to order placement, maintaining procurement data, non-compliance management, inventory management, forecasting reporting, stock take and budget activities are carried out as directed etc.

• Responsible for supporting Strategic Sourcing by providing all relevant inputs for the development, ratification, and periodic review of category strategies that support the delivery of Cochlear’s strategic initiatives or outcomes. Accountable for the execution of the category strategy.

• Responsible for supplier performance measurement, including but not limited to such measures as delivery, quality, capacity, cost etc.

• Responsible for providing commercial advice and related considerations, to assist internal Cochlear teams in relation to supplier and contract management.

What makes this opportunity unique?

This role works in supporting Strategic Sourcing by ensuring that Procurement are conducting all necessary activities to required milestones within new product developments or projects and to support periodic reporting in line with project requirements.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Required Skills

• Demonstrated Procurement Experience in a commercial environment, incorporating project, service delivery, technology, or supplier management.

• Astute in the management and operation of suppliers with proven ability to assess the capability suppliers and commercial proposals.

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in supplier management and contract negotiations.

• Sound understanding of supplier contracts and the initiative to seek timely advice on technical and operational perspectives from both internal and external sources to ensure the most favourable commercial outcomes.

• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

• A strong communicator, able to build positive stakeholder relationships.

• Ability to quickly resolve daily challenges.

• Knowledge of quality and regulatory systems for medical device companies.

Desired Skills

• Manufacturing background.

• Knowledge of and exposure to high-tech manufacturing or engineering-focused manufacturing environments.

• Exposure to advanced sourcing methodologies and models.

• Exposure to Lean methodologies or other continuous improvement tools and thinking.

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.