Buyer Planner

Position Snapshot

Location: Rhodes, Sydney

Duration: Full time, Permanent

3+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

We're looking for a proactive and motivated Buyer Planner to join our Contract Manufacturing Commercial & Logistics team. In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in managing a diverse portfolio of contract manufacturing- from supporting new product launches and negotiating supplier contracts, to ensuring seamless supply continuity and driving cost improvement initiatives.

You'll oversee the end-to-end materials and inventory flow between Nestlé sites and our contract manufacturers, while building strong supplier relationships that deliver real value to the business.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Commercial & Logistics Manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Sourcing & Commercial — Develop and execute sourcing strategies for each project, lead supplier negotiations, and agree on competitive commercial terms.
• Contracts & Agreements — Manage end-to-end contractual processes, including confidentiality, trial, and manufacturing agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with business requirements.
• Materials & Inventory Management — Oversee the flow of materials and inventory between Nestlé sites and contract manufacturers, including the management of returns and SAP materials handling.
• Supply Continuity & Risk Management — Drive and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect ongoing supply of outsourced products, proactively addressing potential disruptions.
• Supplier Relationship Management — Foster a strategic approach to supplier management through structured Supplier Review Processes and deliver measurable value through Supplier Relationship Management tools and initiatives, including with overseas suppliers.
• Cost Improvement — Identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities across the outsourced manufacturing portfolio through competitive benchmarking and sourcing activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement — Partner with and challenge cross-functional stakeholders to ensure optimal decisions are made and the best commercial and operational outcomes are achieved.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong team player with a drive to deliver quality outcomes with efficiency and with a passion for continuous process improvement.
• Degree qualification in Business/Supply Chain/Finance/Logistics/Engineering /Science/Food technology or a related field of study.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, supply chain or procurement.
• SAP experience, advanced excel, power BI knowledge and project management is advantageous.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and facilitate change.
• Ability to work efficiently, manage time and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work autonomously, within a team environment and with all levels of seniority.
• You will be able to confidently communicate with corporate, factory/ supply chain and external stakeholders.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave.
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave.
• Discounted Nestlé products

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!