Purchasing |amp| Sourcing Coordinator

Metagenics is one of the leading suppliers of Natural Medicines in Australia and New Zealand. You may know us by one of our market leading brand names including Metagenics, Inner Health, Ethical Nutrients and Endura. Metagenics believes in helping people live happier, healthier lives. It’s why, when we defined Metagenics’ Mission, Values, and Vision, we started with our company’s own DNA. United by purpose and our core values of Integrity, Authenticity, Respect, Diversity & Inclusion & Health & Happiness, the Metagenics’ team is dedicated to providing effective products and solutions. Additionally, we are proudly BCorp Certified- a demonstrated commitment to balancing people, planet and profit by meeting the highest global standards of social and environmental performance & legal accountability.



We are seeking a permanent fulltime Purchasing & Sourcing Coordinator to join our friendly and professional procurement team, to be located in our ANZ Northgate Head Office.



Reporting to the Procurement Manager- APAC, this key appointment to our business success will be responsible for a broad range of supply chain/procurement activities, and liaise with external manufacturers and raw material suppliers on a daily basis.



Key responsibilities will include;

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders in replenishment and sourcing requirements
Work closely with Quality and Regulatory Affairs to assist as required in processes to assist and qualify order requirements for existing stock lines, New Product Development and Regulatory change projects
Negotiate improved pricing, delivery terms or Minimum Order Quantity as required, in conjunction with the Procurement Manager.
Work with local and international suppliers in the sourcing and acquisition of supplied raw materials as required
Monitor and implement strategies to maintain or improve all ongoing matters that impact the monthly purchasing and planning sequence, for open orders and Vendors to which this role is responsible
Coordinating international freight and liaising with freight forwarder with documentation requirement.
Actively manage categories assigned including analytical assessment and develop strategy plan in ensuring sustainable supply
Initiate and implement strategies of Supplier Relationship Management Program that support principals of cGMP and procurement best practice
Assist as necessary to support the integrity of product database with a particular focus on purchasing policies as outlined within Materials Requirements Planning and other data base functions as required
Administer release of Approved Purchase Orders in accordance with Delegation of Authority limits
Vendor management practices to ensure on time deliveries, in according to specification and enough shelf life


Skills and Experience

A qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Purchasing, Logistics or Procurement or any other business-related field of study- preferred, though not essential
Mature Category Management experience- highly regarded
Experience in purchasing and sourcing in the food or natural medicine industries- highly regarded
Experience working with ERP D365- ideal


Job benefits and perks

Eligible for up to 2 Work from Home days per week
Eligible to participate in our Company Bonus Program
Heavily discounted product for yourself and family to purchase, with complimentary product available in the office, free onsite parking
An Annual Recognition Program that recognises employee performance and alignment to our Values and active Culture.
Access to Perkbox, an employee benefits and discounts provider of major brands, as well as onsite Yoga, Ping Pong and Art Classes


Our ideal appointment will have great industry sourcing capability coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to negotiate effectively with external suppliers as well as integrate happily into our high performance and friendly work culture that we are proud of. In return you can expect to enjoy a rewarding team and company culture with relevant recognition and development opportunities.



If you want to work in a mission-driven organisation and contribute to helping people live happier, healthier lives, then we’d love to hear from you.