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About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Senior Buyer - Gateway APAC to join our Global Procurement team. Reporting to the Regional Head of Procurement, you will lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across Merlin's Gateway attractions throughout the APAC region. Working closely with attraction leadership teams, finance, operations and global procurement stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to leverage regional scale, strengthen supplier partnerships and deliver measurable commercial value while maintaining responsible sourcing practices.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Gateway APAC attractions.
Develop and implement regional category and sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement priorities.
Manage complex RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and major contract renewal projects.
Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, leverage regional purchasing power and improve commercial outcomes.
Conduct spend, supplier and market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and cost efficiencies.
Develop strategic relationships with key regional suppliers and lead supplier performance reviews.
Drive supplier innovation, continuous improvement and operational resilience initiatives.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contractual agreements to maximise value and mitigate risk.
Partner with business leaders, General Managers and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with operational priorities.
Support responsible sourcing practices, including sustainability, Modern Slavery and ESG requirements.
Ensure procurement activities comply with Merlin governance, risk management and procurement policies.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in strategic procurement, sourcing or category management.
Proven experience delivering commercial value through sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations.
Experience leading tender processes, including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs.
Strong supplier relationship management and contract management capability.
Excellent commercial, financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret spend and supplier data.
Proven ability to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of a business.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other procurement reporting tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a regional and global team environment.
Procurement experience within tourism, hospitality, entertainment, retail or other multi-site operations.
Experience supporting capital projects and large-scale procurement initiatives.
Experience working across multiple countries or regions.
Knowledge of procurement systems such as Coupa, SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.
Understanding of responsible sourcing, sustainability and ESG procurement practices.
Professional procurement qualifications (CIPS or equivalent).
Experience working within a global or matrix organisation.

Skills

Strategic procurement
Sourcing
Category management
Supplier management
Contract negotiations
Tender processes (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs)
Supplier relationship management
Contract management
Commercial skills
Financial skills
Analytical skills
Cost-saving identification
Value-creation identification
Negotiation skills
Influencing skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Organisation
Project management
Stakeholder management
Relationship building
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Procurement reporting tools proficiency
Independent work
Collaborative work
Tourism procurement
Hospitality procurement
Entertainment procurement
Retail procurement
Multi-site operations procurement
Capital project support
Large-scale procurement initiatives
International work experience
Procurement systems knowledge (Coupa, SAP, Oracle)
Responsible sourcing knowledge
Sustainability procurement knowledge
ESG procurement knowledge
CIPS qualification

Location

Sydney
Melbourne

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior
Experienced

Education Level

Professional procurement qualifications (CIPS or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive

Benefits

Corporate benefits
Free access to Merlin attractions worldwide through Magic Pass
Domestic and global opportunities for skill and career development
Additional leave benefits (birthday, wellbeing, volunteering)
Involvement in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
Regional attraction access through Enjoy the Ride Pass
Discounted Merlin hotel stays

About the Company

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, and Peppa Pig World of Play.
We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.
We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE, Madame Tussauds, amongst others.
Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources.
We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlins Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund.
We are a business built on fun.

Equal Opportunity

Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.