Associate Buyer

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, learning, and long-term career development.

We're looking for an Associate Buyer to join our Group Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their procurement, supply chain, or commercial career who is keen to learn, develop new skills, and gain exposure to a large and diverse business.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have some experience in administration, purchasing, customer service, supply chain, finance, or a related field, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Category Manager, you'll work closely with experienced procurement professionals to support sourcing activities across a variety of categories. You'll gain hands-on experience analysing data, working with suppliers, supporting purchasing activities, and helping drive improvements across the business.

This role offers excellent development opportunities and exposure to procurement best practices within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier, market, and spend analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Support sourcing activities and procurement projects across a range of categories.
• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and contract administration.
• Prepare procurement reports and analyse business data.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• Support procurement planning activities to ensure continuity of supply.
• Contribute to regional and global procurement initiatives.

About You

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with data and people, and has a genuine interest in building a career in procurement.

You may have

• Recently completed (or be close to completing) a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an administrative, purchasing, customer service, supply chain, finance, or commercial support role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• A desire to learn and grow within a procurement or supply chain career.
• Why JBS?

• Kick-start your career with one of Australia's largest employers.
• Learn from experienced procurement and commercial professionals.
• Gain exposure to large-scale sourcing and supply chain operations.
• Develop valuable analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Access ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• * Build a long-term career with a global industry leader.
• Ready to Get Started?

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, develop, and build a career in procurement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join JBS Australia.