Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager

Location: Remote (Overseas)

Reporting To: Managing Director / Operations Manager

Industry: Power Electronics, UPS, Energy Storage, Battery Systems, Stand Alone Power Systems (SAPS), Microgrids

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced, disciplined, and commercially astute Senior Procurement Manager to lead and scale our global procurement operations during a period of rapid growth.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for building a world-class procurement function capable of supporting the expansion of Australian manufacturing operations across:

• AC & DC UPS systems

• Residential and Commercial Energy Storage

• Stand Alone Power Systems (SAPS)

• Microgrids

• EV Charging Infrastructure

• Battery Lifecycle & 4R Operations

The successful candidate will oversee global sourcing, supplier management, procurement systems, inventory optimisation, cost management, lead-time reduction, and procurement process standardisation across a highly customised manufacturing environment.

This role requires extensive experience in electronics, electrical, industrial equipment, or power systems manufacturing procurement.

The Senior Procurement Manager must be highly process-driven, commercially intelligent, technically capable, and able to manage procurement in a fast-moving engineering and manufacturing business.

Key Objectives of the Role

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support manufacturing and growth

• Build a scalable procurement system capable of supporting rapid expansion

• Improve procurement efficiency, visibility, forecasting, and supplier performance

• Reduce procurement risk and supply chain vulnerability

• Improve inventory control and working capital efficiency

• Establish strategic supplier partnerships globally

• Support manufacturing quality, delivery performance, and profitability

• Develop procurement systems, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures

• Standardise procurement practices across the organisation

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and execute Magellan’s procurement strategy aligned with business growth objectives

• Build scalable procurement systems and processes suitable for a rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation

• Develop sourcing strategies for electronics, power systems, battery systems, sheet metal, electrical components, and industrial equipment

• Lead procurement planning for long-lead and critical components

• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies

• Support localisation and dual-sourcing initiatives where commercially appropriate

Supplier Management & Global Sourcing

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers globally

• Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers and manufacturers

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, and supply agreements

• Establish supplier performance measurement systems and scorecards

• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers for critical components

• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews

• Work closely with suppliers to improve quality, reliability, and responsiveness

Procurement Operations

• Manage procurement activities for production, engineering, service, and projects

• Ensure timely purchasing of all materials required for manufacturing and operations

• Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively manage shortages

• Oversee purchase order management and procurement workflows

• Coordinate with logistics providers and freight forwarders

• Monitor and manage procurement costs and budget performance

• Ensure procurement documentation and records are accurate and maintained

Inventory & Materials Management

• Develop inventory optimisation strategies

• Reduce excess stock while maintaining supply continuity

• Improve inventory accuracy and visibility

• Establish safety stock policies for critical components

• Monitor inventory turns and working capital performance

• Develop forecasting and demand planning processes

Engineering & Manufacturing Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering to standardise components and reduce procurement complexity

• Participate in engineering design reviews from a procurement perspective

• Assist engineering teams in component selection and sourcing strategies

• Ensure BOM accuracy and procurement readiness before product release

• Support production scheduling and manufacturing priorities

Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Drive procurement digitisation and system improvements

• Support ERP/MRP implementation and optimisation

• Develop procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems

• Improve procurement workflows and operational discipline

• Introduce best-practice procurement procedures and controls

• Support ISO quality systems and documentation requirements

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage overseas and Perth-based procurement staff and support personnel

• Develop procurement team capability and performance

• Establish clear KPIs and accountability structures

• Promote professionalism, discipline, responsiveness, and customer focus within the procurement team

• Support cross-functional collaboration between procurement, engineering, stores, production, QA, and finance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Senior Procurement Manager will be measured against:

• On-time supplier delivery performance

• Procurement lead-time reduction

• Inventory turns and stock optimisation

• Reduction in emergency purchases

• Supplier quality performance

• Cost savings and commercial improvements

• Forecast accuracy

• Stockout reduction

• Procurement cycle time

• Supplier responsiveness

• BOM procurement readiness

• Procurement reporting accuracy

• Working capital optimisation

Required Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 10 years procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Minimum 5 years in a senior procurement leadership role

• Experience in one or more of the following industries:

o Power electronics

o UPS systems

o Electrical manufacturing

o Battery systems

o Industrial automation

o Telecommunications equipment

o Automotive electronics

o Renewable energy systems

• Strong global sourcing and supplier negotiation experience

• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience

• Experience managing procurement teams remotely

• Strong understanding of supply chain risk management

• Excellent commercial and analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Highly Desirable

• Experience with electronics and electrical components procurement

• Experience with battery or energy storage industries

• Experience supporting fast-growth manufacturing companies

• Experience implementing procurement systems and KPIs

• Engineering or technical background

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

• Experience working with Australian companies or international supply chains into Australia

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly disciplined and organised

• Commercially astute

• Strong negotiator

• Analytical and data-driven

• Process-oriented

• Calm under pressure

• Highly responsive

• Technically curious

• Ethical and trustworthy

• Strong communicator

• Proactive and solutions-focused

• Able to operate independently with minimal supervision

• Focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Why Join Magellan Power

Magellan Power is one of Australia’s leading designers and manufacturers of:

• Industrial UPS systems

• Energy storage systems

• Stand-Alone Power Systems

• Remote area power solutions

• Battery lifecycle and 4R solutions

We are rapidly expanding our manufacturing capability and building a nationally significant clean energy manufacturing business focused on:

• Australian manufacturing

• Long-life products

• Reliability in harsh environments

• Renewable energy integration

• Sovereign capability

• Battery circular economy initiatives

This role provides the opportunity to help build a world-class procurement and supply chain function supporting the next phase of Magellan’s growth.

Reporting Structure

The Senior Procurement Manager will work closely with:

• Managing Director

• Operations Manager

• Engineering Manager

• Production Manager

• QA Manager

• Finance Department

• Perth Procurement & Materials Coordinator

• Overseas Procurement Support Staff

Structure Around This Role

This role is supported by:

• Perth-based Procurement & Materials Coordinator

• Stores & Inventory personnel

• Overseas procurement assistants

• ERP/MRP systems

• Procurement KPI dashboards

• Approved supplier management system

• Standardised procurement procedures and controls