Purchasing Officer

An established business that is continuing to grow and diversify its operations is looking for a ‘Purchasing Officer’ to join their team on a permanent basis.
 

Position:            Purchasing Officer                     
Type:                Permanent
Salary:              Depending on experience (1 or 2 years’ experience - junior role)
Location:           Wollongong area
Work type:        Office based                  


Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Monitor inventories and on-time delivery of items
• Responsible for the purchase of goods and services on time
• Process order requisitions promptly and accurately
• Negotiate best prices with suppliers
• Process inventory transfers and adjustments as required
• Maintain ERP data for items, suppliers, prices etc.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders – Sales, Finance, Supply Chain etc.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate inbound (mostly) and outbound freight requirements with freight forwarders

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in purchasing/sourcing
• Sound understanding of inventory replenishment
• Freight management experience (mostly inbound)
• Able to work independently
• Customer service mindset
• High level communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer literacy skills (Excel)

 
If this position sounds of interest, please apply. Those candidates meeting the relevant criteria will be contacted for a confidential discussion.