Rollease Acmeda is an innovator of precision window covering hardware systems, specialised fabrics, and automated shade solutions. Since 1980, we have been at the forefront of design, development, and distribution within the window furnishing industry. Our years of knowledge and experience have enabled us to deliver broader product choices, enhanced technologies, and exceptional customer service.
Our brands include Automate: Smarter Shades, Zipscreen: Outdoor Blinds, Texstyle: Specialty Fabrics and Rollease Acmeda: Interior and Exterior Hardware.
We provide comfort, energy savings, and safety to interior and exterior spaces, and we stand by our core values of consideration, cooperation, communication, accountability, and innovation.
Summary of the role:
The Sourcing & Vendor Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of sourcing strategies to optimise the procurement process and mitigate supply risk, while ensuring the successful supply of products to the organisation.
This role will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing vendors to drive best practice production processes and continuous improvement activities around cost savings and quality improvements, along with managing vendor performance and negotiating contracts.
You will work closely with the Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure product specifications are met and maintained, and with Procurement to ensure material costs are up to date and orders are being placed against appropriate vendors.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Create and implement effective sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and drive operational efficiency with both existing and new vendors.
- In conjunction with our Innovation Design Centre, Product Management and Purchasing, Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and capacity. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers, implementing contracts or agreements to secure favourable terms and pricing while minimising risk.
- Monitor and manage monthly pricing for aluminum supplies.
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions, technology opportunities and global impacts such as duties and taxes.
- Work with internal cross functional teams and suppliers to track performance in key areas of quality, cost, supply performance, productivity opportunities and product development.
- Implement a robust Vendor Management process that includes initial assessment, onboard and ongoing review for existing and new vendors.
- Maintain packaging specifications for all vendors, ensuring adherence to minimum Rollease Acmeda standards of weights, labelling, palletisation and crating as required.
- Address any vendor-related issues or disputes promptly and effectively, ensuring minimal impact on operations. Prepare regular reports on vendor performance, cost savings, and overall vendor management effectiveness for senior management.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in areas of procurement, sourcing, engineering, and supply chain management.
- Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated capabilities to negotiate supplier contracts and pricing.
- Experience with Electronic, Metals and Plastic Parts Manufacturing Processes.
Why it’s great to work here:
- Business casual dress code.
- Wellness initiatives including EAP.
- Global company with offices in the USA.
- Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact.
- Company social events throughout the year.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the position may close early if the right candidate is identified.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
Only people qualified to work in Australia will be considered for this position.
