Associate Buyer

Job description

At JBS Australia, we're a global food industry leader and one of Australia's largest employers, with operations across Australia and New Zealand. Our success is built on the people behind the business, and we're committed to providing opportunities for growth, innovation, and career development. We're looking for an Associate Buyer to join our Group Procurement team, the function responsible for supporting procurement activities across all JBS Australia business units. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys analysing data, building strong supplier relationships, and finding smarter, more efficient ways of working. About the Role Reporting to the Category Manager, you'll support sourcing and category management activities across a range of spend categories, helping deliver value through cost optimisation, supplier performance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support sourcing and category strategies through spend, market, and supplier analysis. Assist with procurement planning and forecasting to ensure continuity of supply. Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and value creation. Support supplier onboarding, contract administration, and negotiations. Contribute to procurement reporting and data analysis. Collaborate on Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Inventory Management process improvements. Support regional and global procurement projects as required. About You You'll bring: A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field. Procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, or a strong understanding of these functions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound commercial judgement. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Strong organisation and time management skills. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. CIPS qualifications (or working towards them) will be highly regarded. Why JBS? Join one of Australia's largest and most successful employers. Develop your procurement and category management expertise. Work with experienced professionals in a supportive team environment. Gain exposure to large-scale sourcing and supply chain operations. Build a long-term career with a global industry leader. If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join JBS Australia.